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The University of Montana| The University of Montana Western | Dickinson State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM Western | DSU | ||
| Location | Dillon, MT | Dickinson, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #736 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umwestern.edu | dickinsonstate.com | ||
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Costs |
UM Western | DSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,658 | $7,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,406 | $9,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,588 | $7,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,584 | $14,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,117 | $5,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
UM Western | DSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 729 | ||
| Admitted | 536 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.3%Open | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.6%Open | 46.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 875/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UM Western | DSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM Western | DSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,929 | $18,781 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $194 |
Diversity |
UM Western | DSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UM Western | DSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UM Western | DSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson State University is larger than than UM Western based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 1,424 students)
UM Western vs. DSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM Western or DSU?
- Dickinson State University is 60.4% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at UM Western than Dickinson State University ($16,406.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana Western than DSU ($11,584 vs. $14,971)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 11% lower than costs at The University of Montana Western ($7,740 vs. $8,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana Western than Dickinson State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Montana Western students is 50.6% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($8,117 vs. $5,391)
UM Western vs. DSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM Western or DSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSU or UM Western .
- Accepted freshman UM Western students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at DSU (3.11)
- DSU has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than UM Western (36.3%)
UM Western vs. DSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM Western or DSU? 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 DSU and UM Western.
- The graduation rate at UM Western is higher than Dickinson State University (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Dickinson State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $34,100)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $2,148 lower median federal student loan debt than UM Western graduates. ($18,781 vs. $20,929)
- DSU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UM Western graduates. ($194 vs. $216)
- More DSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM Western students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/