College comparison

Indiana University-Indianapolis vs Montana State University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	Montana State University Bozeman, MT
Acceptance rateIndiana University-Indianapolis is more selective	76%	82%
SAT (25–75)	1030–1240	1065–1285
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	13,830	14,451
Avg net price	$11,668	$22,499
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Indianapolis, IN	Bozeman, MT

Quick answers

Is Indiana University-Indianapolis or Montana State University harder to get into?

Indiana University-Indianapolis is more selective: Indiana University-Indianapolis's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and Montana State University's is approximately 82% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Indianapolis vs Montana State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1030–1240 at Indiana University-Indianapolis and 1065–1285 at Montana State University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.