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Gonzaga MSU Idaho The University of Montana C of I Montana Tech of the University of Montana UO PLU RMC| Carroll College | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carroll College | Northland College | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,152 | $40,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,152 | $40,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,624 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,103 | $24,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,910 | $30,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 894 | ||
| Admitted | 1,298 | 642 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1330 | 1096/1318 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Carroll College | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | Northland College | ||
| 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
- Carroll College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,103 students vs. 485 students)
Carroll College vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or Northland College?
- Northland College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($40,910.00 vs. $39,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Northland College than Carroll College ($40,910.00 vs. $39,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Carroll College ($24,020 vs. $26,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 4.7% lower than costs at Carroll College ($11,100 vs. $11,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 8.8% larger than aid received Carroll College ($30,355 vs. $27,910)
Carroll College vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 8 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming Carroll College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Northland College (71.8%)
Carroll College vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or Northland College? 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 Northland College and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than Northland College (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College 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 Northland College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/