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Colorado State UW CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah Boise State UO Idaho Utah State University Washington State OSU University of Nevada-Reno| Carroll College | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carroll College | MSU | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,828 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,828 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,182 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,916 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,266 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,519 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 1,186 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1200 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Carroll College | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montana State University is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (16,681 students vs. 1,168 students)
Carroll College vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or MSU?
- Carroll College is 549.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Carroll College than Montana State University ($37,828.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than Carroll College ($17,250 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 1.1% lower than costs at Montana State University ($11,182 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Montana State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 391.7% larger than aid received Montana State University ($28,266 vs. $5,749)
Carroll College vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 21 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming Carroll College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at MSU (3.5)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than MSU (73.3%)
Carroll College vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or MSU? 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 MSU and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than Montana State University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $1,700 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,800)
- Montana State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU 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/