Montana State vs University of Louisville
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Montana State UniversityBozeman, MTCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of LouisvilleLouisville, KYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Montana State lists Mass every weekday; University of Louisville lists Mass every weekday.
- Montana State lists confession 5 times a week; University of Louisville, 6 times a week.
- University of Louisville has the higher graduation rate: 61% against 57% at Montana State.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Louisville has the lower price after aid: $16,419 a year, against $21,977 at Montana State.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
5 times a week
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Bozeman, MT
Louisville, KY
Setting
City
City
Students
16,960
22,139
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
82%
79%
Average SAT
1183
1150
ACT middle 50%
21–27
19–27
Graduation rate
57%
61%
First-year retention
79%
81%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,499
$17,988
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,797
$15,138
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,570
$14,601
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,977
$16,419
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,732
$20,995
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,905
$25,186
Median debt
$22,500
$20,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,263
$53,899
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.