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Overview |
Carroll College | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,828 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,828 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,182 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,916 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,266 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,519 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 1,186 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1200 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Carroll College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Carroll College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 1,168 students)
Carroll College vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Gonzaga than Carroll College ($49,800.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than Gonzaga ($23,916 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 23.4% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($11,182 vs. $13,794)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College as Gonzaga University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($28,266 vs. $27,601)
Carroll College vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 95 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Carroll College (25)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Carroll College (3.64)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Carroll College vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Carroll College (83% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $47,500)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/