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ISU Bradley Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Carthage Lawrence Marquette University Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College SNC| Illinois Wesleyan University | Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Carroll University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 51.6% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at IWU than Carroll University ($53,610.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than IWU ($25,485 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 7.4% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,564 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 53% larger than aid received Carroll University ($36,614 vs. $23,933)
IWU vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 162 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming IWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Carroll University (82% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $44,200)
- Carroll University and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll University and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/