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Overview |
Carroll College | UM Western | ||
| Location | Helena, MT | Dillon, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,168 | 1,424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | #931 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carroll.edu | umwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll College | UM Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,828 | $4,658 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,828 | $16,406 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,182 | $8,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,916 | $11,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,266 | $8,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Carroll College | UM Western | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,519 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 1,186 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 36.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 50.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/29 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1200 | 890/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 28, 2024 |
Academics |
Carroll College | UM Western | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll College | UM Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,929 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Carroll College | UM Western | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Carroll College | UM Western | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Carroll College | UM Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Montana Western is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,424 students vs. 1,168 students)
Carroll College vs. UM Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll College or UM Western?
- Carroll College is 712.1% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.6% higher at Carroll College than The University of Montana Western ($37,828.00 vs. $16,406.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana Western than Carroll College ($11,584 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 30.2% lower than costs at Carroll College ($8,588 vs. $11,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College than The University of Montana Western (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 248.2% larger than aid received The University of Montana Western ($28,266 vs. $8,117)
Carroll College vs. UM Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll College or UM Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM Western or Carroll College .
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UM Western (3.2)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than UM Western (36.3%)
Carroll College vs. UM Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll College or UM Western? 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 UM Western and Carroll College.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than The University of Montana Western (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $13,400 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $34,100)
- The University of Montana Western students graduate with a $6,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($20,929 vs. $27,000)
- UM Western graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM Western students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/