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Overview |
The University of Montana | CofC | ||
| Location | Missoula, MT | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,327 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umt.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of Montana | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,736 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,800 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,192 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,775 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,208 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 81% |
Admission |
The University of Montana | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,464 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 9,048 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
The University of Montana | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of Montana | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,183 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $222 |
Diversity |
The University of Montana | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
The University of Montana | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 61% | ||
Campus |
The University of Montana | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than The University of Montana based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 10,327 students)
The University of Montana vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of Montana or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 118.2% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $5,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at CofC than The University of Montana ($36,398.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana than CofC ($17,775 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana are 15.1% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,192 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana than College of Charleston (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 6.5% larger than aid received The University of Montana ($9,811 vs. $9,208)
The University of Montana vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of Montana or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or The University of Montana .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 51 points higher than at The University of Montana (1090)
- Incoming CofC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at The University of Montana (24)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- The University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than CofC (72%)
The University of Montana vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of Montana or CofC? 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 CofC and The University of Montana.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than The University of Montana (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $5,200 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,000)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,683 lower median federal student loan debt than The University of Montana graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,183)
- CofC graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than The University of Montana graduates. ($222 vs. $239)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/