College comparison

Montana State University vs Oregon 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	Montana State University Bozeman, MT	Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
Acceptance rateOregon State University is more selective	82%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1065–1285	1140–1400
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	14,451	30,743
Avg net price	$22,499	$19,604
Median earnings (10 yr)Oregon State University reports higher median earnings	$53,263	$64,010
Graduation rate	57%	70%
Median debt	$22,500	$21,221
Economic mobility	—	1.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Montana State University or Oregon State University harder to get into?

Oregon State University is more selective: Montana State University's acceptance rate is approximately 82% and Oregon State University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Montana State University vs Oregon State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1065–1285 at Montana State University and 1140–1400 at Oregon 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.