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Overview |
Carroll College | RMC | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,828 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,828 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,182 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,916 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,266 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,519 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,186 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 13/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1200 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Carroll College | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | RMC | ||
| 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
- Carroll College is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,168 students vs. 1,054 students)
Carroll College vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or RMC?
- Carroll College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Carroll College than Rocky Mountain College ($37,828.00 vs. $31,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Carroll College ($19,353 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 22.6% lower than costs at Carroll College ($9,120 vs. $11,182)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 22.6% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($28,266 vs. $23,062)
Carroll College vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 73 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at RMC (3.42)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than RMC (75.2%)
Carroll College vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or RMC? 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 RMC and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than Rocky Mountain College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $700 more per year than RMC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,800)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- RMC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/