UM Western vs. Eagle Gate College-Murray

Comparable Facts

Compare The University of Montana Western in Dillon, MT with Eagle Gate College Murray in Murray, UT on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Montana Western is larger than Eagle Gate College-Murray based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 410 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Montana Western is located in Dillon, MT (Remote Town setting); Eagle Gate College Murray is in Murray, UT (Large Suburban setting).
• The University of Montana Western is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Eagle Gate College Murray is a private, for-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Montana Western 16:1; Eagle Gate College Murray 22:1.

UM Western vs. Eagle Gate College-Murray Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UM Western or Eagle Gate College-Murray? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana Western than Eagle Gate College-Murray ($16,745 vs. $26,505).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 14.2% lower than at Eagle Gate College Murray ($10,046 vs. $11,712).
• Eagle Gate College Murray is 148.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than UM Western (about $9,878 more per year; $16,548.00 vs. $6,670.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 21.6% higher at UM Western than at Eagle Gate College Murray (about $3,582 more per year; $20,130.00 vs. $16,548.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Montana Western than at Eagle Gate College Murray (81% vs. 60%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Eagle Gate College Murray students is 45.1% larger than aid received by The University of Montana Western students ($6,955 vs. $4,794).

UM Western vs. Eagle Gate College-Murray Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UM Western or Eagle Gate College-Murray? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Eagle Gate College-Murray and UM Western.

• Both colleges report an open admissions policy; selectivity can still vary by program or major.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The University of Montana Western 890/1120.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The University of Montana Western 16/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UM Western - Open admission; Eagle Gate College-Murray - Open admission.

UM Western vs. Eagle Gate College-Murray Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UM Western and Eagle Gate College-Murray? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The University of Montana Western's six-year graduation rate is 31%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Eagle Gate College-Murray.
• Graduates from The University of Montana Western earn a median of about $2,700 more per year than Eagle Gate College-Murray graduates about ten years after starting college ($34,100 vs. $31,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Eagle Gate College Murray graduates have a $3,929 lower median loan debt than UM Western graduates ($17,000 vs. $20,929).
• Among borrowers, Eagle Gate College-Murray graduates have an estimated $41 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UM Western graduates ($175 vs. $216).
• More UM Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eagle Gate College-Murray students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 29%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.