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Overview |
IIT | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IIT | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
IIT | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IIT | 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
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 3,283 students)
IIT vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Carroll University?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at IIT than Carroll University ($48,670.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than IIT ($25,485 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 34.6% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($11,564 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 68.1% larger than aid received Carroll University ($40,243 vs. $23,933)
IIT vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 164 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming IIT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at IIT is higher than Carroll University (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $35,100 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $44,200)
- Carroll University and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll University and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/