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Overview |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | VMI | ||
| Location | Butte, MT | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,625 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtech.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,878 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,415 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,741 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,045 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,917 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,757 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,572 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1105/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (1,625 students vs. 1,512 students)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Montana Tech of the University of Montana for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $5,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at VMI than Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($39,590.00 vs. $21,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana Tech of the University of Montana than VMI ($16,045 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 0.6% lower than costs at Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($10,674 vs. $10,741)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana Tech of the University of Montana than Virginia Military Institute (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 223% larger than aid received Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($19,111 vs. $5,917)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Montana Tech of the University of Montana .
- The average SAT score at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (1145) is 6 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming Montana Tech of the University of Montana students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (3.5)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than VMI (71.1%)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or VMI? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between VMI and Montana Tech of the University of Montana.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Montana Tech of the University of Montana (69% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $11,700 more per year than Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,400)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montana Tech of the University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/