The University of Montana vs University of Wyoming
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: 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.The University of MontanaMissoula, 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 WyomingLaramie, WYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- The University of Montana lists Mass 11 times a week; University of Wyoming lists Mass 9 times a week.
- The University of Montana lists confession 2 times a week; University of Wyoming, 2 times a week.
- University of Wyoming has the higher graduation rate: 59% against 48% at The University of Montana.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Wyoming has the lower price after aid: $9,585 a year, against $17,180 at The University of Montana.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: 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.
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.
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.
Mass times
11 times a week
9 times a week
Confession times
2 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
7 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Missoula, MT
Laramie, WY
Setting
City
Town
Students
10,327
10,913
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
96%
97%
Average SAT
1190
ACT middle 50%
23–28
Graduation rate
48%
59%
First-year retention
75%
80%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$16,784
$13,599
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,960
$7,977
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,892
$7,730
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,180
$9,585
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,269
$15,205
Net price, over $110,000 income
$20,930
$19,634
Median debt
$22,400
$18,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$44,511
$56,880
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.