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Overview |
Carroll College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,828 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,828 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,182 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,916 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,266 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,519 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,186 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1200 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Carroll College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Carroll College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 1,168 students)
Carroll College vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 56.6% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Lewis and Clark than Carroll College ($59,250.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than Lewis and Clark ($23,916 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 28.6% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($11,182 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 35% larger than aid received Carroll College ($38,167 vs. $28,266)
Carroll College vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Carroll College .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Carroll College (3.64)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Carroll College vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Carroll College (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $47,500)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/