Difference between University of Montana and Montana State?

mormantie · 03-12-2008, 05:09 PM

Long story short, I've decided to look into studying Audio Engineering/Technology, and seems like Montana State is one of the few schools out there that offers it. I originally had wanted to apply to University of Montana, but I waited too long that the deadline has passed. So now, I am looking at MSU-Bozeman..what's the difference between these 2 schools? In terms of the surrounding area, student body, academics, etc..I heard Bozeman is quite beautiful and good for skiing...are there any significant difference between the two institutions at all?

barrons · 03-12-2008, 05:14 PM

Both towns are nice with good access to all sorts of outdoors stuff. Bozeman is a little smaller but big enough for a college town. UM is more liberal and has a large granola contingent while MSU is more engineering and business types. If MSU has what you want it's fine enough as a place and college. Beautiful country too.

poi · 03-12-2008, 10:43 PM

I know of someone who goes here who loves not only the school but also the skiing.

BandTenHut · 03-13-2008, 02:25 AM

MSU is the better school for engineering. barrons is pretty much spot-on with his assessment.

I prefer Bozeman, even though it's smaller than Missoula.

Hanna · 03-13-2008, 10:10 AM

Bozeman is quite charming. Outdoor activities are amazing throughout western Montana.

world changer · 03-13-2008, 11:55 AM

I like Missoula, so I'd personally choose UM.

historymom · 03-13-2008, 12:57 PM

Any of you guys know anything about Carroll College? Sorry for the hi-jack

DramaMamma · 10-21-2011, 11:09 AM

Anyone know of pros/cons between the two schools as it pertains to forestry/wildlife biology/natural resources/conservation (or, something along those lines) fields of study...as well as theatre/drama?
Thanks.

Haystack · 10-21-2011, 11:52 AM

These rankings are for the top PhD programs based upon the NRC data. Good PhD program often indicates a good undergrad program.
http://graduate-school.phds.org/rankings

Montana State Phd Rankings:
Fish and Wild Life Biology
Ranked from 86–94 out of 94 peer programs

Land Resources
Ranked from 52–110 out of 141 peer programs

University of Montana Phd Rankings:
Organismal Biology and Ecology
Ranked from 20–61 out of 94 peer programs

NY Times article on U Montana and Wildlife biology.
Walking on the Wild Side of a Montana University - New York Times