UM Western vs Chief Dull Knife College

The University of Montana-Western and Chief Dull Knife College, while both offering unique educational opportunities, present distinct differences in their academic offerings, student demographics, and campus environments. The University of Montana-Western, located in Dillon, Montana, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a larger student body, providing a diverse and vibrant campus community. Chief Dull Knife College, situated on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Lame Deer, Montana, offers a more intimate learning environment with a focus on Native American culture and traditions. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into specific details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, helping you make an informed decision about which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Chief Dull Knife College	The University of Montana-Western
Overview
Location	Lame Deer, Montana	Dillon, Montana
Campus setting	Rural: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	2 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate		73.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	33.3%
Application fees		$30
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		1,278
Total number of admissions given out		426
Admitted students who chose to enroll		229
Yield rate		53.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	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	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$12,660	In state: $21,456 Out of state: $32,920
Average net price		$12,377
Tuition	$1,960	In state: $4,523 Out of state: $15,913
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,244 Meal plan: $4,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		89.0% Average amount $8,492
Students receiving federal student loan		58.0% Average amount $7,476
Students taking out private loans		5.0% Average amount $7,955

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	135 Men 34.8% Women 65.2%	1,399 Men 33.0% Women 67.0%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	N/A	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	31.4%
International students	N/A	0.1%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	N/A	420
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Montana Washington Idaho Nevada California

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Education Health Professions Business	Education Liberal Arts Business Agriculture Military Technologies
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.6%	41.8%
Dropout rate	31.6%	26.3%
Transferred out	10.5%	28.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $17,680	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,379 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $40,922 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,928 Year 2: $36,437 Year 3: $39,876 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,221 Year 3: $37,419 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,421 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $32,976 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A

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