Carroll vs Saint Martin's
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Carroll CollegeHelena, MTCatholic collegeCFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Saint Martin's UniversityLacey, WACatholic college
At a glance
- Carroll lists Mass every weekday; Saint Martin's lists Mass every weekday.
- Carroll lists confession 3 times a week; Saint Martin's, 2 times a week.
- Carroll has the higher graduation rate: 69% against 52% at Saint Martin's.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Carroll has the lower price after aid: $19,139 a year, against $24,997 at Saint Martin's.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
3 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
10 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Benedictine
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Helena, MT
Lacey, WA
Setting
City
City
Students
1,103
1,505
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
71%
90%
Average SAT
1200
1093
ACT middle 50%
21–27
16–20
Graduation rate
69%
52%
First-year retention
82%
65%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
About $24,000
About $28,000
Net price, up to $30,000 income
About $17,000
About $23,000
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
About $16,000
About $24,000
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
About $19,000
About $25,000
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
About $24,000
About $30,000
Net price, over $110,000 income
About $28,000
About $33,000
Median debt
$25,757
$22,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,772
$62,092
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.