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Campbell University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University Carthage Marquette University SNC BAC CSU ASU Clemson Queens WCU| Gardner Webb University | Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,125 | 3,176 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,470 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,470 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,035 | $25,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,762 | $24,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,670 | 5,972 | ||
| Admitted | 4,064 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 |
GWU | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
GWU | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Carroll University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (3,176 students vs. 3,125 students)
GWU vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $32,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Carroll University than Gardner Webb University ($36,400.00 vs. $32,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Carroll University ($24,035 vs. $25,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 23.9% lower than costs at Carroll University ($10,770 vs. $13,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 0% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($24,766 vs. $24,762)
GWU vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 110 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Carroll University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Carroll University (58.4%)
GWU vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than Gardner Webb University (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $3,700 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/