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Overview |
Santa Fe College | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | MSU Billings | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Santa Fe College | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $180 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | MSU Billings | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 4,057 students)
Santa Fe College vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or MSU Billings?
- Montana State University Billings is 146.8% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($4,620.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.5% higher at MSU Billings than Santa Fe College ($18,209.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than MSU Billings ($11,380 vs. $12,487)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 19.9% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($8,348 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than Santa Fe College (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montana State University Billings students is 122.3% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($5,394 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College or MSU Billings? 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 MSU Billings and Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Montana State University Billings earn on average $300 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $6,475 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Billings graduates. ($11,025 vs. $17,500)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Billings graduates. ($113 vs. $180)
- More MSU Billings graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/