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Overview |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | Washington State | ||
| Location | Butte, MT | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,625 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtech.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,878 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,415 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,741 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,045 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,917 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,757 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 1,572 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $211 |
Diversity |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than Montana Tech of the University of Montana based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 1,625 students)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 82.2% more expensive to attend than Montana Tech of the University of Montana for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $5,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Washington State than Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($26,392.00 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 Washington State ($16,045 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are 15.4% lower than costs at Washington State University ($10,741 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana Tech of the University of Montana than Washington State University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 80.6% larger than aid received Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($10,689 vs. $5,917)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Montana Tech of the University of Montana .
- The average SAT score at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (1145) is 106 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Montana Tech of the University of Montana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Montana Tech of the University of Montana students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Washington State (3.5)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Washington State (83.1%)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Montana Tech of the University of Montana.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Montana Tech of the University of Montana (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $50,400)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana students graduate with a $429 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,429)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montana Tech of the University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/