UM Western vs MSU-Northern

Nestled in the heart of Montana's breathtaking landscapes, The University of Montana-Western and Montana State University-Northern stand as two distinct beacons of higher education. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, they offer unique experiences that cater to diverse aspirations. With contrasting acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, these universities present prospective students with a choice that aligns with their individual goals and preferences. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into the specifics and discover which institution best resonates with your academic pursuits and personal aspirations.

	Montana State University-Northern	The University of Montana-Western
Overview
Location	Havre, Montana	Dillon, Montana
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	73.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	100.0%	33.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30	$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	604	1,278
Total number of admissions given out	604	426
Admitted students who chose to enroll	189	229
Yield rate	31.3%	53.8%
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	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $18,255 Out of state: $30,965	In state: $21,456 Out of state: $32,920
Average net price	$10,954	$12,377
Tuition	In state: $4,496 Out of state: $17,096	In state: $4,523 Out of state: $15,913
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,470 Meal plan: $4,050	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)	92.0% Average amount $6,857	89.0% Average amount $8,492
Students receiving federal student loan	45.0% Average amount $4,649	58.0% Average amount $7,476
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $11,383	5.0% Average amount $7,955

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,008 Men 57.8% Women 42.2%	1,399 Men 33.0% Women 67.0%
Graduate students	42 Men 23.8% Women 76.2%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	31.4%
International students	N/A	0.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	300	420
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Montana Washington Idaho Nevada California

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.3%	41.8%
Dropout rate	67.3%	26.3%
Transferred out	N/A	28.6%
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	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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