College comparison

Carroll College vs Southern California Institute of Architecture

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	Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateCarroll College is more selective	71%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1050–1300	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,092	236
Avg net price	$23,960	$43,923
Median earnings (10 yr)Southern California Institute of Architecture reports higher median earnings	$61,772	$71,909
Graduation rate	69%	71%
Median debt	$25,757	—
Economic mobility	1.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Carroll College or Southern California Institute of Architecture harder to get into?

Carroll College is more selective: Carroll College's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and Southern California Institute of Architecture's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Carroll College vs Southern California Institute of Architecture?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1050–1300 at Carroll College and — at Southern California Institute of Architecture. 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.