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Overview |
U of A | MSU | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
U of A | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
U of A | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $248 |
Diversity |
U of A | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 65% | ||
Campus |
U of A | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 16,681 students)
U of A vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or MSU?
- University of Arizona is 97.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at U of A than Montana State University ($37,827.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than MSU ($17,075 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 20.8% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($11,300 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Arizona (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 165.8% larger than aid received Montana State University ($15,279 vs. $5,749)
U of A vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or U of A .
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than MSU (73.3%)
U of A vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or MSU? 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 MSU and U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than Montana State University (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $8,200 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $45,800)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,000 vs. $24,000)
- U of A graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($196 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/