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Overview |
Prescott College | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 1,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #447 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $37,828 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $37,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $11,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $23,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $28,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 1,519 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 1,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 13/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1080/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
Prescott College | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | Carroll 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
- Carroll College is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (1,168 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Carroll College?
- Carroll College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Carroll College than Prescott College ($37,828.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than Prescott College ($23,916 vs. $25,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 17.5% lower than costs at Carroll College ($9,520 vs. $11,182)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Carroll College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 40.3% larger than aid received Prescott College ($28,266 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 71 points higher than at Prescott College (1039)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Prescott College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Carroll College (78.1%)
Prescott College vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College or Carroll 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 Carroll College and Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than Prescott College (59% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/