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Overview |
Carroll College | NCU | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,828 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,828 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,182 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,916 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,266 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Carroll College | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,519 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 1,186 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/29 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1200 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Carroll College | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carroll College is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,168 students vs. 699 students)
Carroll College vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or NCU?
- Carroll College is 14.6% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Carroll College than Northwest Christian University ($37,828.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Christian University than Carroll College ($23,787 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 6.7% lower than costs at Carroll College ($10,480 vs. $11,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 36.9% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($28,266 vs. $20,642)
Carroll College vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 118 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than NCU (66.8%)
Carroll College vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or NCU? 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 NCU and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Carroll College (100% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $1,600 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/