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MSU UW Boise State Idaho Carroll College RMC Lake Forest College The University of Montana| The College of Idaho | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Butte, MT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #463 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | mtech.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $5,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $21,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $10,741 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $16,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $5,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
C of I | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 1,757 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,572 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
C of I | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
C of I | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
C of I | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 23% | ||
Campus |
C of I | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,625 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Montana Tech of the University of Montana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Montana Tech of the University of Montana?
- The College of Idaho is 475.5% more expensive to attend than Montana Tech of the University of Montana for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $5,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at C of I than Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($33,825.00 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 C of I ($16,045 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are 0.7% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($10,741 vs. $10,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Montana Tech of the University of Montana (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 303.5% larger than aid received Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($23,878 vs. $5,917)
C of I vs. Montana Tech of the University of Montana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Montana Tech of the University of Montana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montana Tech of the University of Montana or C of I .
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Montana Tech of the University of Montana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or Montana Tech of the University of Montana? 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 Montana Tech of the University of Montana and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Montana Tech of the University of Montana (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Montana Tech of the University of Montana earn on average $4,700 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,700)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana students graduate with a $5,995 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,995)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montana Tech of the University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/