Carroll vs University of Mary
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 collegeAFaith: 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.University of MaryBismarck, NDCatholic college
At a glance
- Carroll lists Mass every weekday; University of Mary lists Mass every weekday.
- Carroll lists confession 3 times a week; University of Mary, 8 times a week.
- Carroll has the higher graduation rate: 69% against 67% at University of Mary.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Mary has the lower price after aid: $13,087 a year, against $19,139 at Carroll.
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.
AFaith: 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.
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.
ACompass Score: 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.
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.
ASacramental 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
3 times a week
8 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
10 times a week
8 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Benedictine
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Helena, MT
Bismarck, ND
Setting
City
Rural
Students
1,103
3,794
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%
75%
Average SAT
1200
1159
ACT middle 50%
21–27
21–26
Graduation rate
69%
67%
First-year retention
82%
84%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,960
$17,770
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,072
$11,593
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,329
$12,282
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,139
$13,087
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,919
$16,001
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,005
$20,063
Median debt
$25,757
$24,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,772
$60,909
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.