Carroll College vs. Montana Technological University
Carroll College (Helena, MT) and Montana Technological University (Butte, MT) compared side by side. Carroll College is a private nonprofit institution; Montana Technological University is a public institution. Below, the more favorable figure in each row is highlighted, using official federal data.
| Carroll College Private nonprofit | Montana Technological University Public | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71% | 91% |
| Median earnings (10 yrs) | $61,772 | $54,329 |
| Graduation rate | 69% | 58% |
| Retention rate | 82% | 77% |
| Average net price | $23,960 | $16,481 |
| In-state tuition | $41,484 | $8,340 |
| Median student debt | $25,757 | $18,750 |
| SAT average | 1,200 | 1,126 |
| Enrollment | 1,092 | 1,480 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. "More favorable" is a simple per-metric comparison (higher earnings and graduation, lower cost and acceptance rate) and isn't an overall verdict — the right fit depends on your goals.