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Overview |
UC | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
UC | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
UC | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UC | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UC | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 3,283 students)
UC vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 207.5% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Carroll University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($35,360.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Carroll University ($20,149 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 11.1% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,564 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 174.1% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($23,933 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or UC .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 78 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming UC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
UC vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Carroll University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $1,400 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,200)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/