Bluefield State vs Montana State University-Northern
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Bluefield State UniversityBluefield, WVCatholic life on campusMontana State University-NorthernHavre, MTCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Montana State University-Northern has the higher graduation rate: 41% against 37% at Bluefield State.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Montana State University-Northern has the lower price after aid: $12,451 a year, against $14,630 at Bluefield State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Montana State University-Northern: $49,505, against $38,217 at Bluefield State.
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Bluefield, WV
Havre, MT
Setting
Town
Town
Students
1,270
1,021
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
97%
Average SAT
989
ACT middle 50%
17–22
Graduation rate
37%
41%
First-year retention
55%
64%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$13,684
$12,664
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$11,810
$9,940
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$10,703
$9,242
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$14,630
$12,451
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$17,058
$16,315
Net price, over $110,000 income
$16,242
$16,578
Median debt
$18,250
$18,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$38,217
$49,505
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Bluefield State University · Montana State University-Northern