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Overview |
Carroll College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,828 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,828 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,182 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,916 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,266 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,519 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,186 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1200 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Carroll College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Carroll College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | Austin 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
- Austin College is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 1,168 students)
Carroll College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or Austin College?
- Austin College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Austin College than Carroll College ($44,740.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than Austin College ($23,916 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 15.9% lower than costs at Austin College ($11,182 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Carroll College ($33,033 vs. $28,266)
Carroll College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 55 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming Carroll College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Carroll College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or Austin 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 Austin College and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Carroll College (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $47,500)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College 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 Austin College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/