University of Providence vs. UM Western

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Providence in Great Falls, MT with The University of Montana Western in Dillon, MT on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Montana Western is larger than University of Providence based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 763 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Providence is located in Great Falls, MT (Small City setting); The University of Montana Western is in Dillon, MT (Remote Town setting).
• University of Providence is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Montana Western is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Providence 9:1; The University of Montana Western 16:1.

University of Providence vs. UM Western Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Providence or UM Western? 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 University of Providence than UM Western ($16,598 vs. $16,745).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 11% lower than at University of Providence ($10,046 vs. $11,284).
• University of Providence is 356.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than UM Western (about $23,778 more per year; $30,448.00 vs. $6,670.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 51.3% higher at University of Providence than at The University of Montana Western (about $10,318 more per year; $30,448.00 vs. $20,130.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Providence than at The University of Montana Western (100% vs. 81%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Providence students is 450.1% larger than aid received by The University of Montana Western students ($26,370 vs. $4,794).

University of Providence vs. UM Western Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Providence or UM Western? 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 UM Western and University of Providence.

• Both colleges report an open admissions policy; selectivity can still vary by program or major.
• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The University of Montana Western (1010) is 20 points higher than at University of Providence (990).
• Incoming University of Providence students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (20 vs. 18 at UM Western).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Providence 845/1135; The University of Montana Western 890/1120.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Providence 16/24; The University of Montana Western 16/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: University of Providence - Open admission; UM Western - Open admission.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of Providence Aug 5, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman University of Providence students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UM Western (3.2).
• UM Western has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than University of Providence (50.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 50.3% at University of Providence vs. 16.5% at UM Western.

University of Providence vs. UM Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for University of Providence and UM Western? 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 (31%) is higher than University of Providence's (29%).
• Graduates from University of Providence earn a median of about $2,400 more per year than UM Western graduates about ten years after starting college ($36,500 vs. $34,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Montana Western graduates have a $4,071 lower median loan debt than University of Providence graduates ($20,929 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, UM Western graduates have an estimated $42 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of Providence graduates ($216 vs. $258).
• More UM Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Providence students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)

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.