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Overview |
Ohio State | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Ohio State | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 3,283 students)
Ohio State vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 206.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Ohio State than Carroll University ($35,762.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Carroll University ($19,582 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 21.1% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($11,564 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 117.7% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($23,933 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 208 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Carroll University (80% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,200)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/