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Overview |
Carroll University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Waukesha, WI | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,283 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carrollu.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,564 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,933 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,728 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 3,411 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1340 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Carroll University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Carroll University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Carroll University | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 766 students)
Carroll University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Ripon College than Carroll University ($49,300.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Carroll University ($21,999 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 21.9% lower than costs at Carroll University ($9,490 vs. $11,564)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 62.2% larger than aid received Carroll University ($38,826 vs. $23,933)
Carroll University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Carroll University .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 18 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Carroll University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ripon College (24)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Carroll University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll University or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Carroll University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Carroll University (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,200)
- Carroll University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Carroll University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/