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UVU Utah State University Utah Southern Utah University DSC BYU The University of Montana ISU Salt Lake Community College University of Phoenix-Utah Campus NAU Southern New Hampshire University| The University of Montana Western | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM Western | WSU | ||
| Location | Dillon, MT | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umwestern.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM Western | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,658 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,406 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,588 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,584 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,117 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UM Western | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | - | ||
| Admitted | 536 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.3%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.6%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UM Western | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM Western | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,929 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $155 |
Diversity |
UM Western | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
UM Western | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UM Western | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than UM Western based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 1,424 students)
UM Western vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM Western or WSU?
- Weber State University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($5,471.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at UM Western than Weber State University ($16,406.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than UM Western ($10,525 vs. $11,584)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 7.5% lower than costs at Weber State University ($8,588 vs. $9,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than The University of Montana Western (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Montana Western students is 39.2% larger than aid received Weber State University ($8,117 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, UM Western or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or UM Western .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UM Western (3.2)
UM Western vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM Western or WSU? 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 WSU and UM Western.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than The University of Montana Western (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $14,600 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $34,100)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $5,929 lower median federal student loan debt than UM Western graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,929)
- WSU graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than UM Western graduates. ($155 vs. $216)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM Western students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/