College comparison

Alaska Pacific University vs Carroll College

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK	Carroll College Helena, MT
Acceptance rateCarroll College is more selective	96%	71%
SAT (25–75)	—	1050–1300
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	457	1,092
Avg net price	$21,616	$23,960
Median earnings (10 yr)Carroll College reports higher median earnings	$54,271	$61,772
Graduation rate	47%	69%
Median debt	$23,500	$25,757
Economic mobility	—	1.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Alaska Pacific University or Carroll College harder to get into?

Carroll College is more selective: Alaska Pacific University's acceptance rate is approximately 96% and Carroll College's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Alaska Pacific University vs Carroll College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Alaska Pacific University and 1050–1300 at Carroll College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.