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Overview |
Lipscomb | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 |
Lipscomb | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 3,283 students)
Lipscomb vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Carroll University than Lipscomb University ($35,360.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Lipscomb ($25,485 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 21.4% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,564 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 2% larger than aid received Carroll University ($24,404 vs. $23,933)
Lipscomb vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 89 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Lipscomb vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Carroll University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,200)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/