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Overview |
SPU | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,118 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spu.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SPU | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,504 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,504 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,409 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,549 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,359 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SPU | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,895 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1350 | 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
SPU | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SPU | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,603 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
SPU | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SPU | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SPU | 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 3,118 students)
SPU vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SPU or Carroll University?
- Seattle Pacific University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at SPU than Carroll University ($36,504.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than SPU ($25,485 vs. $26,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 24.6% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($11,564 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 6% larger than aid received Carroll University ($25,359 vs. $23,933)
SPU vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SPU or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or SPU .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 58 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming SPU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman SPU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
SPU vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SPU 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 SPU.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Carroll University (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,200)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/