MSU-Northern vs Montana U

Montana State University-Northern and The University of Montana, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Montana, offer distinct educational experiences. MSU-Northern, nestled in the picturesque town of Havre, boasts a close-knit community with a focus on personalized attention and hands-on learning. In contrast, The University of Montana, situated in the vibrant city of Missoula, offers a comprehensive range of academic programs and a lively college town atmosphere. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Montana State University-Northern	The University of Montana
Overview
Location	Havre, Montana	Missoula, Montana
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	75.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	100.0%	82.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $60
SAT range	N/A	1070 - 1280
ACT range	N/A	18 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		9.0%
Students submitting ACT score		41.0%
Total number of applicants	604	7,233
Total number of admissions given out	604	5,941
Admitted students who chose to enroll	189	1,542
Yield rate	31.3%	26.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $18,255 Out of state: $30,965	In state: $23,736 Out of state: $44,720
Average net price	$10,954	$15,228
Tuition	In state: $4,496 Out of state: $17,096	In state: $5,352 Out of state: $26,112
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,470 Meal plan: $4,050	Room/dormitory: $4,730 Meal plan: $6,324
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,857	97.0% Average amount $6,340
Students receiving federal student loan	45.0% Average amount $4,649	44.0% Average amount $5,401
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $11,383	4.0% Average amount $13,104

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,008 Men 57.8% Women 42.2%	7,223 Men 41.9% Women 58.1%
Graduate students	42 Men 23.8% Women 76.2%	2,883 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	1.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	300	2,886
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Automotive Technology Education Health Professions Agriculture Liberal Arts	Health Professions Business Natural Resources and Conservation Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.3%	47.7%
Dropout rate	67.3%	49.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,917 Year 2: $66,461 Year 3: $64,057 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,578 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $61,754 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,860 Year 3: $61,499 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,607 Year 3: $52,750 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,870 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $36,394 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,097 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $33,261 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,282 Year 2: $36,134 Year 3: N/A Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: N/A	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $114,396 Year 2: $113,016 Year 3: $118,046 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $49,692 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $71,476 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,746 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $65,366 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $65,302 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $67,886 Year 2: $62,707 Year 3: $64,764 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,287 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $61,703 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $51,687 Year 2: $52,433 Year 3: $59,094 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,412 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $52,044 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,236 Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $50,914 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,604 Year 2: $45,852 Year 3: $48,041

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