Great Falls College Montana State University vs Highlands College of Montana Tech

Great Falls College Montana State University and Highlands College of Montana Tech, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Montana, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Great Falls College, with an acceptance rate of 100%, welcomes students from all backgrounds, fostering an inclusive learning environment. Highlands College, with a slightly more selective acceptance rate of 88%, attracts students seeking a focused education in engineering, technology, and related fields. While Great Falls College boasts a larger student body, Highlands College maintains a smaller, close-knit community, providing personalized attention and mentorship opportunities. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to discover the institution that best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Great Falls College Montana State University	Highlands College of Montana Tech
Overview
Location	Great Falls, Montana	Butte, Montana
Campus setting	City: Small	Town: Remote
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	55.0%	55.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
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
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $17,086 Out of state: $24,460	In state: $19,942 Out of state: $25,742
Average net price	$10,427	$13,003
Tuition	In state: $2,752 Out of state: $10,126	In state: $2,624 Out of state: $8,347
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,708 Meal plan: $5,462
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	87.0% Average amount $3,927	80.0% Average amount $3,719
Students receiving federal student loan	47.0% Average amount $4,441	48.0% Average amount $4,492
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	2.0% Average amount $11,747

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,185 Men 28.4% Women 71.6%	656 Men 50.3% Women 49.7%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	3.1%	12.0%
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	N/A	452
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Montana Alabama Idaho Oregon Washington	Montana Washington Vermont Arizona Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Liberal Arts Precision Production Business Computer and Information Science	Automotive Technology Engineering Technologies Precision Production Multidisciplinary Studies Business
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.7%	20.3%
Dropout rate	37.8%	42.9%
Transferred out	10.9%	35.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $61,217 Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $56,597 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $32,761 Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: N/A Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,606 Year 3: N/A

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