Miles Community College vs Great Falls College Montana State University

Miles Community College and Great Falls College Montana State University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Montana, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Miles Community College, nestled in the vibrant city of Miles City, boasts an acceptance rate of 100%, welcoming students from all backgrounds to pursue their academic goals. Great Falls College Montana State University, situated in the heart of Great Falls, maintains a selective admissions policy with an acceptance rate of 88%, catering to students with strong academic records. While Miles Community College predominantly offers associate degrees, Great Falls College Montana State University provides a wider range of academic programs, including bachelor's and master's degrees. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details regarding these institutions, including popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to make an informed decision that aligns with your unique educational aspirations.

	Great Falls College Montana State University	Miles Community College
Overview
Location	Great Falls, Montana	Miles City, 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%	66.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$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
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
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: $16,120 Out of state: $19,870
Average net price	$10,427	$8,918
Tuition	In state: $2,752 Out of state: $10,126	In state: $4,380 Out of state: $8,130
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,350 Meal plan: $4,180
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	87.0% Average amount $3,927	73.0% Average amount $5,837
Students receiving federal student loan	47.0% Average amount $4,441	67.0% Average amount $5,852
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	2.0% Average amount $9,394

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,185 Men 28.4% Women 71.6%	555 Men 31.9% Women 68.1%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	3.1%	N/A
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	N/A	178
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	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Liberal Arts Precision Production Business Computer and Information Science	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Agriculture Transportation and Logistics
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.7%	43.2%
Dropout rate	37.8%	28.0%
Transferred out	10.9%	28.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $57,867 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $51,923