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Overview |
Carroll College | Methodist | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,828 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,828 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,182 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,916 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,266 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Carroll College | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,519 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,186 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 13/29 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1200 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
Carroll College | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | Methodist | ||
| 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,168 students)
Carroll College vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or Methodist?
- Carroll College is 1% more expensive to attend than Methodist for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Carroll College than Methodist University ($37,828.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than Methodist ($23,916 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 14.7% lower than costs at Methodist University ($11,182 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 11.5% larger than aid received Methodist University ($28,266 vs. $25,361)
Carroll College vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Carroll College .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 155 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Carroll College vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than Methodist University (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,700)
- Methodist University and Carroll College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Methodist University and Carroll College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/