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Overview |
Franciscan | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Franciscan | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Franciscan | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,283 students)
Franciscan vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Carroll University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($35,360.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Carroll University ($25,310 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 23.2% lower than costs at Carroll University ($9,390 vs. $11,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($23,933 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 78 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Carroll University (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan 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/