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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 1,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $37,828 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $37,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $11,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $23,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $28,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 1,519 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 1,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 13/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 1080/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | Carroll College | ||
| 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
- Saint Marys College of California is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (2,765 students vs. 1,168 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or Carroll College?
- Saint Marys College of California is 42% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Carroll College ($53,732.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than Saint Marys College of California ($23,916 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 46.7% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($11,182 vs. $16,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California as Carroll College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 38.5% larger than aid received Carroll College ($39,139 vs. $28,266)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 14 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Carroll College (25)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Saint Marys College of California (3.6)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Carroll College (78.1%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California or Carroll 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 Carroll College and Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than Carroll College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $19,300 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $47,500)
- Saint Marys College of California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Marys College of California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Marys College of California 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/