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Idaho Central Washington University Boise State UW-Seattle Western Washington University Portland State University UWB Gonzaga OSU Seattle U UO EWU| Carroll College | Washington State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carroll College | Washington State | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 26,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #385 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,152 | $10,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,152 | $27,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,624 | $13,131 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,103 | $18,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,910 | $10,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Carroll College | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,787 | 26,166 | ||
| Admitted | 1,298 | 22,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1330 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 28, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Carroll College | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Carroll College | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | Washington State | ||
| 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
- Washington State University is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (26,490 students vs. 1,103 students)
Carroll College vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or Washington State?
- Carroll College is 256.7% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($39,152.00 vs. $10,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Carroll College than Washington State University ($39,152.00 vs. $27,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than Carroll College ($18,155 vs. $26,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 13% lower than costs at Washington State University ($11,624 vs. $13,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College than Washington State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 169.1% larger than aid received Washington State University ($27,910 vs. $10,370)
Carroll College vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 71 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Carroll College (72.6%)
Carroll College vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Carroll College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $47,500)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $6,571 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($20,429 vs. $27,000)
- Washington State graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/