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Carthage Marquette University SNC Edgewood College BLC Loras College Ripon College MLC IWU UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Milikin| Carroll University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carroll University | WLC | ||
| Location | Waukesha, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,283 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carrollu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carroll University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,360 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,360 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,564 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,933 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carroll University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,728 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,411 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1340 | 1038/1243 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Carroll University | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carroll University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Carroll University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Carroll University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Carroll University | WLC | ||
| 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
- Carroll University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 1,086 students)
Carroll University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carroll University or WLC?
- Carroll University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Carroll University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($35,360.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Carroll University ($22,682 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 1.6% lower than costs at Carroll University ($11,380 vs. $11,564)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($23,933 vs. $23,128)
Carroll University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carroll University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Carroll University .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 14 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Carroll University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Carroll University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carroll University or WLC? 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 WLC and Carroll University.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Carroll University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $1,200 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC 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/