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MSU South Dakota State University UO University of Minnesota-Duluth Washington State NDSU Boise State Colorado State Idaho UW USD MSU| The University of Montana | University of North Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The University of Montana | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Missoula, MT | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,327 | 14,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umt.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of Montana | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,736 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,800 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,192 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,775 | $18,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,208 | $5,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 80% |
Admission |
The University of Montana | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,464 | 7,437 | ||
| Admitted | 9,048 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1110/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
The University of Montana | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of Montana | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,183 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $253 |
Diversity |
The University of Montana | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
The University of Montana | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 55% | ||
Campus |
The University of Montana | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than The University of Montana based on total student enrollment (14,172 students vs. 10,327 students)
The University of Montana vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of Montana or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 61% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $5,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.9% higher at The University of Montana than University of North Dakota ($28,800.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana than University of North Dakota ($17,775 vs. $18,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 10.4% lower than costs at The University of Montana ($11,046 vs. $12,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana than University of North Dakota (87% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Montana students is 57.7% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($9,208 vs. $5,840)
The University of Montana vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of Montana or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or The University of Montana .
- The average SAT score at The University of Montana (1090) is 2 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming The University of Montana students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- The University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than University of North Dakota (77.1%)
The University of Montana vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of Montana or University of North Dakota? 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 University of North Dakota and The University of Montana.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than The University of Montana (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $13,700 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $41,000)
- The University of Montana students graduate with a $1,317 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($23,183 vs. $24,500)
- The University of Montana graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($239 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/