Carroll vs University of Providence
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.University of ProvidenceGreat Falls, MTCatholic college
At a glance
- Carroll lists Mass every weekday; University of Providence lists Mass once a week.
- Carroll has the higher graduation rate: 69% against 28% at University of Providence.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Providence has the lower price after aid: $14,257 a year, against $17,072 at Carroll.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Providence: $17,649 a year, against $23,960 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.
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.
FSacramental life: Minimal (grade F): 0 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.
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
Once a week
Confession times
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
10 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Helena, MT
Great Falls, MT
Setting
City
City
Students
1,103
677
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.
DAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
71%
50%
Average SAT
1200
980
ACT middle 50%
21–27
15–23
Graduation rate
69%
28%
First-year retention
82%
72%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,960
$17,649
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,072
$14,257
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,329
$11,616
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,139
$16,802
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,919
$22,545
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,005
$20,676
Median debt
$25,757
$18,750
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,772
$48,296
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.