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Overview |
RMC | UW | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 991 | 10,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rocky.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
RMC | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,282 | $4,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,282 | $20,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,576 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,173 | $13,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,571 | $8,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
RMC | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,471 | 5,644 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 5,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
RMC | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RMC | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $191 |
Diversity |
RMC | UW | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
RMC | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 40% | ||
Campus |
RMC | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wyoming is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (10,913 students vs. 991 students)
RMC vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RMC or UW?
- Rocky Mountain College is 548.2% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($32,282.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at RMC than University of Wyoming ($32,282.00 vs. $20,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than RMC ($13,299 vs. $19,173)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 39.3% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($9,576 vs. $13,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than University of Wyoming (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 191.9% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($25,571 vs. $8,761)
RMC vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RMC or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or RMC .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 85 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming UW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at RMC (3.42)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than RMC (72.9%)
RMC vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RMC or UW? 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 UW and RMC.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than Rocky Mountain College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $4,600 more per year than RMC graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,800)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,000)
- UW graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($191 vs. $268)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/