Big Sky Conference (BSC) Colleges Comparison - Costs, Admission, and Key Stats

Institutional Characteristics

Next table compares basic academic information between Big Sky Conference (BSC). By school type, all 11 Big Sky Conference (BSC) are public. By school level, all 11 Big Sky Conference (BSC) are 4 years or high institutes.

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Academic Comparison - Big Sky Conference (BSC)

	Name	Location	Type/Level	Highest Degree	Offered Degree
	Northern Arizona University	Flagstaff, AZ	Public, 4 or more years	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
	California State University-Sacramento	Sacramento, CA	Public, 4 or more years	Doctor's degree - other	Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
	University of Northern Colorado	Greeley, CO	Public, 4 or more years	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship	Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
	Idaho State University	Pocatello, ID	Public, 4 or more years	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
	Montana State University	Bozeman, MT	Public, 4 or more years	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
	The University of Montana	Missoula, MT	Public, 4 or more years	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
	University of North Dakota	Grand Forks, ND	Public, 4 or more years	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
	Portland State University	Portland, OR	Public, 4 or more years	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship	Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
	Southern Utah University	Cedar City, UT	Public, 4 or more years	Master's degree	Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master
	Weber State University	Ogden, UT	Public, 4 or more years	Master's degree	Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate
	Eastern Washington University	Cheney, WA	Public, 4 or more years	Doctor's degree - professional practice	Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate

Cost of Attendance (COA)

Next table compares the 2017 total costs of attendance between Big Sky Conference (BSC). For in-State students, the average COA is $21,976 when living on campus and $22,258 when living outside of campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,666 when living on campus and $35,948 when living off campus.

Cost of Attendance - Big Sky Conference (BSC)

	Name	Tuition & Fees		Books & Supplies	Living Costs
		In-State	Out-of-State		On-Campus	Off-Campus
	Montana State University	$6,887	$23,186	$1,300	$12,280	$12,280
	University of North Dakota	$8,136	$19,290	$1,000	$11,278	$11,278
	Idaho State University	$6,956	$21,023	$1,000	$12,584	$14,201
	California State University-Sacramento	$6,900	$18,060	$1,792	$16,170	$15,150
	Northern Arizona University	$10,764	$24,144	$1,000	$14,722	$14,332
	Portland State University	$8,337	$24,852	$2,090	$13,660	$15,900
	Weber State University	$5,523	$14,749	$1,200	$13,052	$13,052
	Southern Utah University	$6,530	$19,810	$1,600	$11,867	$12,300
	University of Northern Colorado	$8,888	$20,474	$1,350	$13,380	$12,904
	The University of Montana	$6,238	$23,764	$1,400	$11,883	$12,583
	Eastern Washington University	$6,951	$23,343	$900	$14,121	$14,121
	Average	$7,465	$21,154	$1,330	$13,182	$13,464

Acceptane Ratio and Application Statistics

Next table compares admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between Big Sky Conference (BSC). The average admistion ratio of Big Sky Conference (BSC) is 77.11% and the average admission yield (enrollment ratio) is 27.62%. The numbers in parenthesis() in table represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively. This statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.

Admission Statistics - Big Sky Conference (BSC)

	Name	Applicants	Admitted	Enrolled	Acceptance Rate	Enrollment Rate
	Northern Arizona University	30,855 (12,323/18,532)	24,991 (9,651/15,340)	4,981 (2,107/2,874)	80.99% (78.3%/82.8%)	19.93% (21.8%/15.5%)
	California State University-Sacramento	21,550 (9,131/12,419)	15,656 (6,390/9,266)	3,695 (1,576/2,119)	72.65% (70.0%/74.6%)	23.60% (24.7%/17.1%)
	University of Northern Colorado	7,831 (2,801/5,030)	5,551 (1,868/3,683)	1,969 (666/1,303)	70.88% (66.7%/73.2%)	35.47% (35.7%/25.9%)
	Idaho State University	No admission statistics available for this school.
	Montana State University	13,799 (6,908/6,891)	11,570 (5,554/6,016)	2,941 (1,648/1,293)	83.85% (80.4%/87.3%)	25.42% (29.7%/18.8%)
	The University of Montana	5,345 (2,473/2,872)	4,956 (2,228/2,728)	2,013 (923/1,090)	92.72% (90.1%/95.0%)	40.62% (41.4%/38.0%)
	University of North Dakota	4,642 (2,483/2,159)	3,992 (2,072/1,920)	1,906 (982/924)	86.00% (83.4%/88.9%)	47.75% (47.4%/42.8%)
	Portland State University	5,951 (2,605/3,346)	4,126 (1,682/2,444)	1,644 (708/936)	69.33% (64.6%/73.0%)	39.84% (42.1%/28.0%)
	Southern Utah University	8,268 (3,490/4,778)	5,046 (2,134/2,912)	1,195 (428/767)	61.03% (61.1%/60.9%)	23.68% (20.1%/16.1%)
	Weber State University	No admission statistics available for this school.
	Eastern Washington University	4,987 (2,141/2,846)	3,710 (1,525/2,185)	1,642 (687/955)	74.39% (71.2%/76.8%)	44.26% (45.0%/33.6%)
	Average	11,470 (4,928/4,928)	8,844 (3,678/5,166)	2,443 (1,081/1,362)	77.11% (74.6%/104.8%)	27.62% (29.4%/26.4%)

Graduation Rate Comparison

Next table compares 2016 graduation rates between Big Sky Conference (BSC). The average graduation rate of Big Sky Conference (BSC) is 47.43% where 9,524 students out of 20,082 candidates have complete their courses and degrees. The rate is cacluated as the total number of completers withing 150% of normal time (for eaxample, 6 years for 4 years BS program) divided by the candidates. The numbers in parenthesis() represent data by gender (men/women) for each cell respectively.

Graduation Rate Comparison - Big Sky Conference (BSC)

	Name	Graduation Rate	Completers	Candidates
	Northern Arizona University	52.00% (47.30% / 55.44%)	1,754 (674 / 1,080)	3,373 (1,425 / 1,948)
	California State University-Sacramento	45.97% (37.52% / 52.10%)	1,358 (466 / 892)	2,954 (1,242 / 1,712)
	University of Northern Colorado	47.60% (39.34% / 53.16%)	1,083 (360 / 723)	2,275 (915 / 1,360)
	Idaho State University	30.00% (25.47% / 33.87%)	276 (108 / 168)	920 (424 / 496)
	Montana State University	52.26% (48.64% / 57.55%)	938 (519 / 419)	1,795 (1,067 / 728)
	The University of Montana	47.31% (42.25% / 52.04%)	784 (338 / 446)	1,657 (800 / 857)
	University of North Dakota	54.19% (50.00% / 58.79%)	1,067 (515 / 552)	1,969 (1,030 / 939)
	Portland State University	41.97% (37.95% / 45.75%)	651 (285 / 366)	1,551 (751 / 800)
	Southern Utah University	47.09% (41.41% / 50.00%)	413 (123 / 290)	877 (297 / 580)
	Weber State University	42.49% (34.10% / 49.42%)	532 (193 / 339)	1,252 (566 / 686)
	Eastern Washington University	45.78% (41.90% / 48.58%)	668 (256 / 412)	1,459 (611 / 848)
	Total	47.43% (42.04% / 51.92%)	9,524 (3,837 / 5,687)	20,082 (9,128 / 10,954)

Student Population

Next table compares 2016 enrollment for both undergraduate nad graduate schools between Big Sky Conference (BSC). The total population of Big Sky Conference (BSC) is 202,515 with 111,295 femail students and 91,220 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.

Student Population Comparison - Big Sky Conference (BSC)

	Name	Total	Men	Women
	Northern Arizona University	29,021	11,617	17,404
	California State University-Sacramento	30,284	13,121	17,163
	University of Northern Colorado	12,216	4,196	8,020
	Idaho State University	13,078	6,208	6,870
	Montana State University	15,236	8,257	6,979
	The University of Montana	13,044	5,821	7,223
	University of North Dakota	14,951	7,885	7,066
	Portland State University	27,488	12,622	14,866
	Southern Utah University	8,881	3,774	5,107
	Weber State University	25,955	12,182	13,773
	Eastern Washington University	12,361	5,537	6,824
	Total	202,515	91,220	111,295

Special Learning Opportunity

Next table compares the special learning opportunities between Big Sky Conference (BSC) including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the lastest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2015-2016.

Special Learning Opportunity Comparison - Big Sky Conference (BSC)

	Name	Online Class	ROTC	Teacher Cert.	Study Abroad	Weekend/ Evening College	Compus Housing*	Meal Plan**
	Northern Arizona University	Under, Grad	Army, Air Force	✔	✔	✗	✔ (9,194)	✔ ($4,142)
	California State University-Sacramento	Under, Grad	Army, Air Force	✔	✔	✗	✔ (1,701)	✔ ($4,288)
	University of Northern Colorado	Under, Grad	Army, Air Force	✔	✔	✗	✔ (3,715)	✔ ($5,560)
	Idaho State University	Under, Grad	Army	✔	✔	✔	✔ (1,174)	✔ ($3,678)
	Montana State University	Under, Grad	Army, Air Force	✔	✔	✗	✔ (3,680)	✔
	The University of Montana	Under, Grad	Army	✔	✔	✗	✔ (3,430)	✔ ($4,736)
	University of North Dakota	Under, Grad	Army, Air Force	✔	✔	✗	✔ (3,466)	✔ ($4,584)
	Portland State University	Under, Grad	Army	✔	✔	✗	✔ (2,047)	✔ ($4,000)
	Southern Utah University	Under, Grad	Army	✔	✔	✗	✔ (625)	✔ ($3,790)
	Weber State University	Under,	Army, NAVY, Air Force	✔	✔	✔	✔ (1,001)	✔ ($4,696)
	Eastern Washington University	Under,	Army	✔	✔	✔	✔ (2,640)	✔ ($4,590)

^*number in campus housing: domitory capacity

^**number in meal plan: yearly costs

Student Services on Campus

Next table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between Big Sky Conference (BSC) including Remedial Service, Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.

Student Services Comparison - Big Sky Conference (BSC)

	Name	Remedial Services	Career Counseling	Employment Service	Placement Service	On Campus Daycare	Library Facilities
	Northern Arizona University	✗	✔	✔	✔	✗	Has own library
	California State University-Sacramento	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	Has own library
	University of Northern Colorado	✔	✔	✔	✔	✗	Has own library
	Idaho State University	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	Has own library
	Montana State University	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	Has own library
	The University of Montana	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	Has own library
	University of North Dakota	✗	✔	✔	✔	✔	Has own library
	Portland State University	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	Has own library
	Southern Utah University	✔	✔	✔	✗	✗	Has own library
	Weber State University	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	Has own library
	Eastern Washington University	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	Has own library

Athletics Associations

Next table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of Big Sky Conference (BSC). Among 11 Big Sky Conference (BSC), 11 schoools are member of NAA, and 11 schoools are member of NCAA.

Student Services Comparison - Big Sky Conference (BSC)

	Name	Members	Football	Basketball	Baseball	All Programs
	Northern Arizona University	NAA, NCAA	Big Sky Conference	Big Sky Conference	-	8 athletic programs
	California State University-Sacramento	NAA, NCAA	Big Sky Conference	Big Sky Conference	Western Athletic Conference	12 athletic programs
	University of Northern Colorado	NAA, NCAA	Big Sky Conference	Big Sky Conference	Great West Conference	11 athletic programs
	Idaho State University	NAA, NCAA	Big Sky Conference	Big Sky Conference	-	8 athletic programs
	Montana State University	NAA, NCAA	Big Sky Conference	Big Sky Conference	-	8 athletic programs
	The University of Montana	NAA, NCAA	Big Sky Conference	Big Sky Conference	-	7 athletic programs
	University of North Dakota	NAA, NCAA	Big Sky Conference	Big Sky Conference	Western Athletic Conference	11 athletic programs
	Portland State University	NAA, NCAA	Big Sky Conference	Big Sky Conference	Big Sky Conference	8 athletic programs
	Southern Utah University	NAA, NCAA	Big Sky Conference	Big Sky Conference	-	9 athletic programs
	Weber State University	NAA, NCAA	Big Sky Conference	Big Sky Conference	-	8 athletic programs
	Eastern Washington University	NAA, NCAA	Big Sky Conference	Big Sky Conference	-	7 athletic programs

NAA: National Athletic Association

NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association

Additional Characteristics

Next table compares and describes additional facts of Big Sky Conference (BSC) including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degerr offer, and other facts.

Additional Facts - Big Sky Conference (BSC)

	Name	Religious Affiliation	Historical Black School	Tribal School	Has Hospital	Offer Medical Degree
	Northern Arizona University	Not applicable	✗	✗	✗	✗
	California State University-Sacramento	Not applicable	✗	✗	✗	✗
	University of Northern Colorado	Not applicable	✗	✗	✗	✗
	Idaho State University	Not applicable	✗	✗	✗	✗
	Montana State University	Not applicable	✗	✗	✗	✗
	The University of Montana	Not applicable	✗	✗	✗	✗
	University of North Dakota	Not applicable	✗	✗	✗	✔
	Portland State University	Not applicable	✗	✗	✗	✗
	Southern Utah University	Not applicable	✗	✗	✗	✗
	Weber State University	Not applicable	✗	✗	✗	✗
	Eastern Washington University	Not applicable	✗	✗	✗	✗