College comparison

Carroll College vs Northwest University

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	Carroll College Helena, MT	Northwest University Kirkland, WA
Acceptance rateCarroll College is more selective	71%	83%
SAT (25–75)	1050–1300	1040–1350
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,092	645
Avg net price	$23,960	$22,288
Median earnings (10 yr)Carroll College reports higher median earnings	$61,772	$54,914
Graduation rate	69%	71%
Median debt	$25,757	$20,891
Economic mobility	1.8%	1.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Carroll College or Northwest University harder to get into?

Carroll College is more selective: Carroll College's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and Northwest University's is approximately 83% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1050–1300 at Carroll College and 1040–1350 at Northwest University. 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.