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Overview |
Carroll College | Bushnell | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
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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 | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | Bushnell | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
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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 | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | Bushnell | ||
| 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 Bushnell based on total student enrollment (1,168 students vs. 699 students)
Carroll College vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or Bushnell?
- Carroll College is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Carroll College than Bushnell University ($37,828.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Carroll College ($23,787 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell 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 Bushnell University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 36.9% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($28,266 vs. $20,642)
Carroll College vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 118 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Bushnell (66.8%)
Carroll College vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Carroll College (100% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- Bushnell 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 Bushnell 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/