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Overview |
Idaho | MSU | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,849 | 16,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #658 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $6,056 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,508 | $29,047 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,380 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,377 | $18,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,095 | $9,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Idaho | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,222 | 21,975 | ||
| Admitted | 9,666 | 19,081 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Idaho | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $248 |
Diversity |
Idaho | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Idaho | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Montana State University is larger than than Idaho based on total student enrollment (16,960 students vs. 11,849 students)
Idaho vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or MSU?
- University of Idaho is 8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $6,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at MSU than University of Idaho ($29,047.00 vs. $27,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than MSU ($14,377 vs. $18,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 29.5% lower than costs at Montana State University ($10,380 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Montana State University (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 21.4% larger than aid received Montana State University ($12,095 vs. $9,967)
Idaho vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 70 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Idaho (79.1%)
Idaho vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is the same as at Montana State University (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $1,100 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $45,800)
- Montana State University students graduate with a $279 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,279)
- MSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($248 vs. $251)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/