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Overview |
IU | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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 |
IU | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IU | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IU | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 3,283 students)
IU vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 253.2% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at IU than Carroll University ($37,685.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Carroll University ($16,234 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 5.7% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($11,564 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 131.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($23,933 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 112 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming IU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
IU vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Carroll University (72% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $12,000 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/