![Do Montana Colleges Have An Edge Over The Competition?](http://townsquare.media/site/1107/files/2023/10/attachment-Untitled-design-1-copy1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Do Montana Colleges Have An Edge Over The Competition?
It's no secret that Montana is home to some great colleges and universities.
WalletHub has unveiled its 2024 Best College & University Rankings report.
WalletHub evaluated over 800 higher-education institutions across the United States.
They assessed these institutions based on 30 key metrics, grouped into seven categories: Student Selectivity, Cost and financing, and Career Outcomes.
The extensive data set encompasses factors such as the student-faculty ratio, graduation rates, and post-attendance median salaries.
Keep Scrolling To See How School Cafeteria Meals Have Changed Over the Past 100 Years
Here, we provide a glimpse into the top institutions in Montana and delve into their performance in select metrics:
Top Colleges & Universities in Montana
- Carroll College
- Montana State University
- Montana Technological University
- Rocky Mountain College
- University of Providence
- The University of Montana
Let's take a closer look at these schools and how they fared in specific categories:
Carroll College (1 = Best):
- 3rd – Admission Rate
- 6th – Net Cost
- 2nd – Student-Faculty Ratio
- 6th – On-Campus Crime
- 4th – Gender & Racial Diversity
- 1st – Graduation Rate
- 1st – Post-Attendance Median Salary
Montana State University (1 = Best):
- 1st – Admission Rate
- 3rd – Net Cost
- 6th – Student-Faculty Ratio
- 2nd – On-Campus Crime
- 6th – Gender & Racial Diversity
- 2nd – Graduation Rate
- 3rd – Post-Attendance Median Salary
Montana Technological University (1 = Best):
- 4th – Admission Rate
- 1st – Net Cost
- 3rd – Student-Faculty Ratio
- 3rd – On-Campus Crime
- 5th – Gender & Racial Diversity
- 2nd – Graduation Rate
- 2nd – Post-Attendance Median Salary
Check Out The National Ranking Click Here!
Choosing the right college or university is a big decision, so don't take it lightly!
21 Unique Courses at the University of Montana
Gallery Credit: Nick Chrestenson
See How School Cafeteria Meals Have Changed Over the Past 100 Years
Gallery Credit: Madison Troyer
Relive 1980s Elementary School Gym Class
Gallery Credit: ASHLEY SOLLARS
More From KMON Country 560 AM
![Electric City Water Park In Great Falls Closing For Maintenance](http://townsquare.media/site/1106/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design29.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Check Out These Hot Jobs In Downtown Great Falls](http://townsquare.media/site/1106/files/2024/07/attachment-Geat-Falls.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![UPDATE: No Power Outages Planned As Of Now In Montana](http://townsquare.media/site/1106/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design27.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Great Falls Holiday Village Mall Seeking New Tenants](http://townsquare.media/site/1106/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design28.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![July 24th Downtown Summer Jam Canceled In Great Falls](http://townsquare.media/site/1106/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design26.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![UPDATE: Boil Advisory & Water Restriction Issued For Portions Of Great Falls](http://townsquare.media/site/1106/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-copy8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Powerful Explosion Creates Frightening Scene In Yellowstone National Park](http://townsquare.media/site/1106/files/2024/07/attachment-IMG_1274.jpeg?w=980&q=75)