Difference between University of Montana and Montana State?

College Search & Selection
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<p>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?</p>

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<p>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.</p>

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

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

<p>I prefer Bozeman, even though it's smaller than Missoula.</p>

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<p>Bozeman is quite charming. Outdoor activities are amazing throughout western Montana.</p>

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<p>I like Missoula, so I'd personally choose UM.</p>

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

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<p>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?<br>
Thanks.</p>

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<p>These rankings are for the top PhD programs based upon the NRC data. Good PhD program often indicates a good undergrad program.
<a href=“http://graduate-school.phds.org/rankings[/url]”>http://graduate-school.phds.org/rankings&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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

<p>Land Resources
Ranked from 52–110 out of 141 peer programs </p>

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

<p>NY Times article on U Montana and Wildlife biology.
[Walking</a> on the Wild Side of a Montana University - New York Times](<a href=“Walking on the Wild Side of a Montana University - The New York Times”>Walking on the Wild Side of a Montana University - The New York Times)</p>