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Overview |
AQ | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 3,176 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $25,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $24,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AQ | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 5,972 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AQ | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
AQ | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AQ | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (3,176 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Carroll University?
- Aquinas College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at AQ than Carroll University ($37,720.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Carroll University ($19,890 vs. $25,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 21.3% lower than costs at Carroll University ($10,994 vs. $13,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 17.3% larger than aid received Carroll University ($29,042 vs. $24,766)
AQ vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 3 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming AQ students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Carroll University (58.4%)
AQ vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Carroll University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Carroll University and AQ.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than Aquinas College (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $4,200 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/