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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU Billings | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $180 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | MSU Billings | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 4,057 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or MSU Billings?
- Southern University and A & M College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($4,979.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.7% higher at MSU Billings than Southern University and A & M College ($18,209.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than Southern University and A & M College ($12,487 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 12.2% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($8,348 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than Southern University and A & M College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 39.3% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($7,514 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or Southern University and A & M College .
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
Southern University and A & M College vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at MSU Billings is higher than Southern University and A & M College (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $200 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $13,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $30,750)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($180 vs. $317)
- More MSU Billings graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/