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Overview |
UIC | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 3,176 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $25,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $24,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 5,972 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UIC | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UIC | 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
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 3,176 students)
UIC vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 225.6% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $11,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Carroll University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($36,400.00 vs. $26,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Carroll University ($11,499 vs. $25,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($13,340 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 60.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($24,766 vs. $15,421)
UIC vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 5 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming UIC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Carroll University (58.4%)
UIC vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $17,700 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,200)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC 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/