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Overview |
Carroll University | Northland College | ||
| Location | Waukesha, WI | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,176 | 485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #530 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carrollu.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll University | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,400 | $40,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,400 | $40,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,340 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,171 | $24,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,766 | $30,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll University | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,972 | 894 | ||
| Admitted | 3,488 | 642 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1096/1318 | ||
| 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 |
Carroll University | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll University | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Carroll University | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Carroll University | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Carroll University | Northland College | ||
| 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (3,176 students vs. 485 students)
Carroll University vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll University or Northland College?
- Northland College is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($40,910.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Northland College than Carroll University ($40,910.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Carroll University ($24,020 vs. $25,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 20.2% lower than costs at Carroll University ($11,100 vs. $13,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 22.6% larger than aid received Carroll University ($30,355 vs. $24,766)
Carroll University vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll University or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Carroll University .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 31 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Carroll University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Northland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.8%) than Carroll University (58.4%)
Carroll University vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll University or Northland College? 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 Northland College and Carroll University.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than Northland College (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/