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Overview |
Carroll College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,152 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,152 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,624 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,103 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,910 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,298 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1330 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 28, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Carroll College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Carroll College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,231 students vs. 1,103 students)
Carroll College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $39,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Allegheny College than Carroll College ($54,300.00 vs. $39,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than Allegheny College ($26,103 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 18.7% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($11,624 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 52.9% larger than aid received Carroll College ($42,682 vs. $27,910)
Carroll College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Carroll College .
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Carroll College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Carroll College (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,500)
- Carroll College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Carroll College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/