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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 3,283 students)
ISU vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 198.6% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Carroll University than Illinois State University ($35,360.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Carroll University ($20,551 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 9.1% lower than costs at Carroll University ($10,602 vs. $11,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 106% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($23,933 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 3 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming ISU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
ISU vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Carroll University (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,200)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/