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Overview |
Carroll College | SPU | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 2,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,152 | $37,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,152 | $37,965 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,624 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,103 | $26,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,910 | $28,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Carroll College | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 2,806 | ||
| Admitted | 1,298 | 2,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1330 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 |
Academics |
Carroll College | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Carroll College | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | SPU | ||
| 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
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (2,659 students vs. 1,103 students)
Carroll College vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or SPU?
- Carroll College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($39,152.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Carroll College than Seattle Pacific University ($39,152.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than SPU ($26,103 vs. $26,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 33.3% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($11,624 vs. $15,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Carroll College ($28,070 vs. $27,910)
Carroll College vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 35 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming SPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll College (25)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Carroll College (72.6%)
Carroll College vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or SPU? 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 SPU and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Carroll College (74% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,500)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/