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Overview |
Carroll College | JCU | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,152 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,152 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,624 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,103 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,910 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 1,298 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1330 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Carroll College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Carroll College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,103 students)
Carroll College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $39,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at JCU than Carroll College ($47,300.00 vs. $39,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than JCU ($26,103 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 21.8% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,624 vs. $14,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 15.9% larger than aid received Carroll College ($32,359 vs. $27,910)
Carroll College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 17 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming Carroll College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Carroll College (3.64)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Carroll College (72.6%)
Carroll College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or JCU? 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 JCU and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Carroll College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $47,500)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/