Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Staten Island Gonzaga MSU Idaho Ithaca College The University of Montana Marist College C of I Montana Tech of the University of Montana Pace University-New York UO PLU| Carroll College | Wagner College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Carroll College | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | wagner.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Carroll College | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,152 | $50,200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,152 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,624 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,103 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,910 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | Wagner College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 1,298 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1330 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Carroll College | Wagner College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Carroll College | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | Wagner College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Carroll College | Wagner College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | Wagner College | ||
| 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
- Wagner College is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 1,103 students)
Carroll College vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $39,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Wagner College than Carroll College ($50,200.00 vs. $39,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than Wagner College ($26,103 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 34.2% lower than costs at Wagner College ($11,624 vs. $15,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Wagner College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Carroll College ($35,322 vs. $27,910)
Carroll College vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Carroll College .
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Carroll College (72.6%)
Carroll College vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or Wagner 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 Wagner College and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Carroll College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $47,500)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/