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MSU Billings The University of Montana C of I BYU-I Carroll College| Rocky Mountain College | The University of Montana Western | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RMC | UM Western | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Dillon, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 1,424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | #931 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rocky.edu | umwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
RMC | UM Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,342 | $4,658 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,342 | $16,406 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,120 | $8,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,353 | $11,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,062 | $8,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
RMC | UM Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,458 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 1,096 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 36.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 50.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 890/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
RMC | UM Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RMC | UM Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,929 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
RMC | UM Western | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
RMC | UM Western | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 43% | ||
Campus |
RMC | UM Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Montana Western is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,424 students vs. 1,054 students)
RMC vs. UM Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RMC or UM Western?
- Rocky Mountain College is 572.9% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at RMC than The University of Montana Western ($31,342.00 vs. $16,406.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana Western than RMC ($11,584 vs. $19,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 6.2% lower than costs at Rocky Mountain College ($8,588 vs. $9,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than The University of Montana Western (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 184.1% larger than aid received The University of Montana Western ($23,062 vs. $8,117)
RMC vs. UM Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RMC or UM Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM Western or RMC .
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UM Western (3.2)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than UM Western (36.3%)
RMC vs. UM Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RMC or UM Western? 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 UM Western and RMC.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than The University of Montana Western (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $12,700 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $34,100)
- The University of Montana Western students graduate with a $5,071 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($20,929 vs. $26,000)
- UM Western graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM Western students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/