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Overview |
Louisville | MSU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $248 |
Diversity |
Louisville | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | MSU | ||
| 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 Louisville is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 16,681 students)
Louisville vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or MSU?
- University of Louisville is 111.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Louisville than Montana State University ($28,670.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than Louisville ($17,250 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 5.9% lower than costs at Montana State University ($10,668 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 112.5% larger than aid received Montana State University ($12,216 vs. $5,749)
Louisville vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 28 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at MSU (3.5)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than MSU (73.3%)
Louisville vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is the same as at Montana State University (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Montana State University earn on average $600 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $4,344 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,656 vs. $24,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($203 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/