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Overview |
Michigan | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 |
Michigan | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | 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 Michigan is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 3,283 students)
Michigan vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 115.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Michigan than Carroll University ($55,002.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Carroll University ($19,318 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 13.9% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($11,564 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 58.3% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($23,933 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 297 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Carroll University (90% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $30,200 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $44,200)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/