MSU Billings vs MSU-ND

Montana State University Billings and Minot State University, both public institutions in the Northern Plains, offer distinct educational experiences. MSU Billings boasts a higher acceptance rate (94%) compared to Minot State's 88%, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. While Minot State has a slightly larger student body, MSU Billings offers a more diverse student population. Both universities provide a range of undergraduate programs, with MSU Billings excelling in fields like Business, Education, and Nursing, while Minot State is known for its strengths in Aviation, Education, and Social Work. With comparable graduation rates, these institutions ensure that students are well-prepared for their future careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about the unique offerings and characteristics of each university, helping you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Minot State University	Montana State University Billings
Overview
Location	Minot, North Dakota	Billings, Montana
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Midsize
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	73.0%	57.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	88.4%	Open Admission
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $35	$40
SAT range	990 - 1200	N/A
ACT range	17 - 23	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	9.0%
Students submitting ACT score	73.0%
Total number of applicants	551
Total number of admissions given out	487
Admitted students who chose to enroll	374
Yield rate	76.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$19,806	In state: $20,258 Out of state: $33,588
Average net price	$12,935	$12,626
Tuition	$6,892	In state: $4,485 Out of state: $17,678
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,991 Meal plan: $3,900	Room/dormitory: $4,096 Meal plan: $3,860
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	90.0% Average amount $4,523	85.0% Average amount $5,151
Students receiving federal student loan	54.0% Average amount $4,932	42.0% Average amount $4,398
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $6,948	1.0% Average amount $10,623

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,576 Men 36.4% Women 63.6%	3,728 Men 35.8% Women 64.2%
Graduate students	260 Men 26.5% Women 73.5%	386 Men 23.6% Women 76.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	11.6%
International students	11.0%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	652	480
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 California Wyoming Idaho

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Education Liberal Arts Business Automotive Technology
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	46.5%	28.1%
Dropout rate	22.6%	41.6%
Transferred out	26.1%	25.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,254 Year 2: $63,666 Year 3: $62,648 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $50,051 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,637 Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $44,498 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,645 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $44,344 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,233 Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $44,321 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,171 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $42,198 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,612 Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $42,000 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,581 Year 2: $38,649 Year 3: $39,128 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: N/A Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,673 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $58,668 Year 2: $58,402 Year 3: $56,921 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,844 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $45,907 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,616 Year 2: $32,284 Year 3: $35,732 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,524 Year 2: $29,250 Year 3: $34,494 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,992 Year 2: $43,993 Year 3: $33,515 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,890 Year 3: $33,438 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,495 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,775 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $48,100 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A

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