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BYU Boise State ISU WCU Utah State University Gonzaga MSU BYUH Idaho UVU Washington State The University of Montana| Brigham Young University Idaho | Carroll College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYU-I | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Rexburg, ID | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 43,023 | 1,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #844 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byui.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU-I | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,536 | $37,828 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,536 | $37,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,676 | $11,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,899 | $23,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,904 | $28,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 100% |
Admission |
BYU-I | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 1,519 | ||
| Admitted | 9,768 | 1,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 13/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1080/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Academics |
BYU-I | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU-I | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
BYU-I | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
BYU-I | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 60% | ||
Campus |
BYU-I | Carroll College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Idaho is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (43,023 students vs. 1,168 students)
BYU-I vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU-I or Carroll College?
- Carroll College is 734% more expensive to attend than BYU-I for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 734% higher at Carroll College than Brigham Young University Idaho ($37,828.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Idaho than Carroll College ($7,899 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Idaho are 139.1% lower than costs at Carroll College ($4,676 vs. $11,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College than Brigham Young University Idaho (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 476.4% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Idaho ($28,266 vs. $4,904)
BYU-I vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BYU-I or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or BYU-I .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 70 points higher than at BYU-I (1040)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BYU-I (23)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at BYU-I (3.34)
- BYU-I has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Carroll College (78.1%)
BYU-I vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU-I or Carroll College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Carroll College and BYU-I.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than Brigham Young University Idaho (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $800 more per year than BYU-I graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,700)
- Brigham Young University Idaho students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- BYU-I graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYU-I students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/