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Overview |
Carroll College | HSU | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,828 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,828 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,182 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,916 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,266 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,519 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,186 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 13/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1200 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Carroll College | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Carroll College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,168 students)
Carroll College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or HSU?
- Carroll College is 23.2% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Carroll College than Hardin Simmons University ($37,828.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Carroll College ($22,636 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 12% lower than costs at Carroll College ($9,980 vs. $11,182)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 24.5% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($28,266 vs. $22,695)
Carroll College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 80 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Carroll College (78.1%)
Carroll College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or HSU? 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 HSU and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than Hardin Simmons University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $900 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/