SMC vs. Montana State University-Northern
SMC ranked #-1 and Montana State University-Northern ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Montana State University-Northern with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Montana State University-Northern's tuition ($18,665) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- Montana State University-Northern's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than Montana State University-Northern (1,021 students) with more enrolled students.
- Montana State University-Northern ($5,472) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- Montana State University-Northern's graduation rate (42%) is higher than SMC (36%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,156 In-State
$9,316 out-of-state
$9,316 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,830
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
23,164 (All undergraduate)
8,870 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
349 Faculties (full-time)
899 Staffs (full-time)
$107,816 Faculty Salary
$79,369 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$5,955 In-State
$18,665 out-of-state
$18,665 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,472
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
982 Undergraduate
39 Graduate
216 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
51 Faculties (full-time)
149 Staffs (full-time)
$54,972 Faculty Salary
$43,311 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$2,724 annual charge
-375 capacity
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