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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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 Iowa is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 3,283 students)
Iowa vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 305.9% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Carroll University than University of Iowa ($35,360.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Carroll University ($19,587 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 0.8% lower than costs at Carroll University ($11,476 vs. $11,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 140.3% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($23,933 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 77 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Iowa vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Carroll University (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $15,600 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,200)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/