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Overview |
Carroll University | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Waukesha, WI | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,283 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carrollu.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll University | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,564 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,933 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll University | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,728 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,411 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1340 | 1210/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Carroll University | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll University | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Carroll University | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Carroll University | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Carroll University | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 1,426 students)
Carroll University vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll University or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 51.8% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Lawrence than Carroll University ($53,667.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Lawrence ($25,485 vs. $26,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 0.4% lower than costs at Carroll University ($11,520 vs. $11,564)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 67.5% larger than aid received Carroll University ($40,089 vs. $23,933)
Carroll University vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll University or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Carroll University .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Carroll University vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll University or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Carroll University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Carroll University (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,200)
- Carroll University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Carroll University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/