MSU-Northern vs Montana Tech

Montana State University-Northern and Montana Technological University, both esteemed institutions in Montana, offer distinct educational experiences. MSU-Northern, located in Havre, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. It excels in programs like Elementary Education, Business Administration, and Agricultural Science. In contrast, Montana Tech, situated in Butte, has a lower acceptance rate and is renowned for its engineering and science programs, including Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. While MSU-Northern has a smaller student body, predominantly comprising undergraduates, Montana Tech has a larger and more diverse student population, including a significant number of graduate students. Both universities offer a supportive learning environment and opportunities for personal growth, but their unique strengths and characteristics cater to different academic interests and career aspirations. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your educational goals and preferences.

	Montana State University-Northern	Montana Technological University
Overview
Location	Havre, Montana	Butte, 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 and Graduate
Students retention rate	70.0%	76.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	100.0%	89.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30	$50
SAT range	N/A	1090 - 1290
ACT range	N/A	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		8.0%
Students submitting ACT score		75.0%
Total number of applicants	604	1,594
Total number of admissions given out	604	1,432
Admitted students who chose to enroll	189	325
Yield rate	31.3%	22.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $18,255 Out of state: $30,965	In state: $23,760 Out of state: $38,930
Average net price	$10,954	$15,332
Tuition	In state: $4,496 Out of state: $17,096	In state: $5,707 Out of state: $20,791
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $2,470 Meal plan: $4,050	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)	92.0% Average amount $6,857	97.0% Average amount $6,253
Students receiving federal student loan	45.0% Average amount $4,649	44.0% Average amount $5,028
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $11,383	3.0% Average amount $11,064

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,008 Men 57.8% Women 42.2%	1,474 Men 60.9% Women 39.1%
Graduate students	42 Men 23.8% Women 76.2%	209 Men 64.6% Women 35.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	19.8%
International students	N/A	3.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	300	452
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 Colorado Nevada

Academics
Popular study areas	Automotive Technology Education Health Professions Agriculture Liberal Arts	Engineering Health Professions Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	31.3%	57.3%
Dropout rate	67.3%	16.4%
Transferred out	N/A	24.5%
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	Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $94,544 Year 2: $78,343 Year 3: $99,324 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $107,850 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $94,849 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,958 Year 2: $58,334 Year 3: $65,719 Public Health (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,640 Year 2: $64,344 Year 3: $63,094 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,229 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $58,777 Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $61,217 Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $56,597 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,457 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $43,958 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $32,761 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: N/A Mining and Mineral Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: N/A

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