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Overview |
UM-Dearborn | The University of Montana | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Missoula, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,035 | 10,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #405 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | umt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Dearborn | The University of Montana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,544 | $5,736 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,960 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,803 | $12,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,798 | $17,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,552 | $9,208 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | The University of Montana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,373 | 9,464 | ||
| Admitted | 7,254 | 9,048 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.6% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1260 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | The University of Montana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | The University of Montana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $239 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | The University of Montana | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | The University of Montana | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | The University of Montana | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Montana is larger than than UM-Dearborn based on total student enrollment (10,327 students vs. 8,035 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. The University of Montana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or The University of Montana?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 153.6% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($14,544.00 vs. $5,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at UM-Dearborn than The University of Montana ($30,960.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than The University of Montana ($12,798 vs. $17,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 12.9% lower than costs at The University of Montana ($10,803 vs. $12,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Dearborn than The University of Montana (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Dearborn students is 3.7% larger than aid received The University of Montana ($9,552 vs. $9,208)
UM-Dearborn vs. The University of Montana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan Dearborn (1105) is 15 points higher than at The University of Montana (1090)
- Incoming UM-Dearborn students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at The University of Montana (24)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- The University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than UM-Dearborn (58.6%)
UM-Dearborn vs. The University of Montana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at UM-Dearborn is higher than The University of Montana (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $11,800 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $41,000)
- The University of Montana students graduate with a $2,567 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($23,183 vs. $25,750)
- The University of Montana graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($239 vs. $266)
- More The University of Montana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/