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UB Le Moyne College Gonzaga St. Bona MSU JCU Niagara University Idaho The University of Montana SUNY at Geneseo C of I Montana Tech of the University of Montana| Carroll College | Canisius College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carroll College | Canisius | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 2,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #389 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | canisius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,152 | $31,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,152 | $31,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,624 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,103 | $19,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,910 | $22,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | Canisius | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 4,147 | ||
| Admitted | 1,298 | 3,391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1330 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Carroll College | Canisius | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | Canisius | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Carroll College | Canisius | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | Canisius | ||
| 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
- Canisius College is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (2,545 students vs. 1,103 students)
Carroll College vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or Canisius?
- Carroll College is 25.9% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($39,152.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Carroll College than Canisius College ($39,152.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Carroll College ($19,321 vs. $26,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 13.2% lower than costs at Canisius College ($11,624 vs. $13,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Canisius College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 22.5% larger than aid received Canisius College ($27,910 vs. $22,779)
Carroll College vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 32 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Carroll College (3.64)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Carroll College (72.6%)
Carroll College vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or Canisius? 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 Canisius and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Carroll College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $47,500)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/