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Overview |
TCU | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Fort Worth, TX | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,273 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #107 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcu.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCU | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,890 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,890 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,250 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,190 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,048 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
TCU | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,197 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 9,087 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
TCU | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCU | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
TCU | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
TCU | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 30% | ||
Campus |
TCU | 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,283 students)
TCU vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCU or Carroll University?
- Texas Christian University is 52.4% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at TCU than Carroll University ($53,890.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than TCU ($25,485 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 23.2% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,564 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 17.2% larger than aid received Carroll University ($28,048 vs. $23,933)
TCU vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCU or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or TCU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 133 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming TCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than TCU (56.1%)
TCU vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCU 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 TCU.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Carroll University (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,200)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/