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Overview |
Idaho | The University of Montana | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Missoula, MT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 9,955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #724 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | umt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | The University of Montana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $5,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $27,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $11,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $16,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $5,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Idaho | The University of Montana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 8,943 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Idaho | The University of Montana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | The University of Montana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $23,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $239 |
Diversity |
Idaho | The University of Montana | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Idaho | The University of Montana | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | The University of Montana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than The University of Montana based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 9,955 students)
Idaho vs. The University of Montana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or The University of Montana?
- University of Idaho is 12.1% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($6,182.00 vs. $5,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at The University of Montana than University of Idaho ($27,168.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than The University of Montana ($14,954 vs. $16,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 17.3% lower than costs at The University of Montana ($9,898 vs. $11,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho as The University of Montana (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 96.7% larger than aid received The University of Montana ($11,105 vs. $5,645)
Idaho vs. The University of Montana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or The University of Montana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Montana or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at The University of Montana (1090) is 29 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming The University of Montana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- The University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. The University of Montana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or The University of Montana? 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 The University of Montana and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than The University of Montana (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $5,900 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,000)
- The University of Montana students graduate with a $1,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($23,183 vs. $24,279)
- The University of Montana graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($239 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/