UWyoming vs MSU-Bozeman

Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the American West, the University of Wyoming and Montana State University stand as prominent institutions of higher learning, each offering a unique educational experience. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, they also possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. Delve into our comprehensive comparison table to discover the nuances that differentiate these two esteemed institutions, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Whether you seek the vibrant energy of a larger university or the close-knit community of a smaller campus, this side-by-side analysis will guide you towards the institution that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Montana State University	University of Wyoming
Overview
Location	Bozeman, Montana	Laramie, Wyoming
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 and Graduate
Students retention rate	76.0%	76.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.0%	96.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $38 Graduate: $60	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1070 - 1300	N/A
ACT range	20 - 27	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	26.0%
Students submitting ACT score	42.0%
Total number of applicants	26,741	5,645
Total number of admissions given out	19,522	5,463
Admitted students who chose to enroll	3,874	1,477
Yield rate	19.8%	27.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,286 Out of state: $44,022	In state: $21,805 Out of state: $36,355
Average net price	$17,821	$10,452
Tuition	In state: $5,654 Out of state: $26,086	In state: $4,620 Out of state: $19,170
Room & board	$10,400	Room/dormitory: $4,822 Meal plan: $6,322
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,287	96.0% Average amount $10,164
Students receiving federal student loan	35.0% Average amount $5,191	26.0% Average amount $4,606
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $17,984	5.0% Average amount $14,983

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,648 Men 53.5% Women 46.5%	8,869 Men 47.3% Women 52.7%
Graduate students	2,140 Men 42.0% Women 58.0%	2,610 Men 43.5% Women 56.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	66.1%	41.2%
International students	2.3%	4.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	4,603	2,873
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Montana Washington Colorado California Oregon	Wyoming Colorado California Texas Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Education Business Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Education Health Professions Business Engineering Agriculture
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	54.5%	60.2%
Dropout rate	42.1%	12.3%
Transferred out	N/A	24.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,934 Year 2: $72,325 Year 3: $85,881 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,974 Year 2: $65,387 Year 3: $73,528 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,082 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $73,041 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,740 Year 2: $61,090 Year 3: $73,003 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,299 Year 2: $57,860 Year 3: $64,492 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,767 Year 2: $59,411 Year 3: $59,227 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,660 Year 2: $56,234 Year 3: $58,924 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,052 Year 2: $53,671 Year 3: $57,998 Environmental Design (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,010 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $55,431 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,200 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $53,365	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $105,669 Year 2: $125,611 Year 3: $125,487 Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $77,157 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $92,872 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $66,915 Year 3: $73,539 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,304 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $73,166 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,738 Year 2: $66,369 Year 3: $69,050 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,867 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $69,035 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,336 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $67,823 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $53,165 Year 2: $55,383 Year 3: $66,607 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,016 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $63,163 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,106 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $61,734

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