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Overview |
DePaul | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 30% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Carroll University | ||
| 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 3,283 students)
DePaul vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Carroll University?
- DePaul University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at DePaul than Carroll University ($42,189.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than DePaul ($25,485 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 38.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,564 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Carroll University ($26,004 vs. $23,933)
DePaul vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Carroll University (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,200)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/