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Overview |
Carroll College | AMU | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,828 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,828 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,182 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,916 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,266 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,519 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,186 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1200 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Carroll College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Carroll College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | AMU | ||
| 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
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,168 students)
Carroll College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or AMU?
- Carroll College is 50.3% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Carroll College than Ave Maria University ($37,828.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Carroll College ($21,078 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 19.9% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,182 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 32.4% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($28,266 vs. $21,341)
Carroll College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 12 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than AMU (44.2%)
Carroll College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or AMU? 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 AMU and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than Ave Maria University (59% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/