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Overview |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Carroll University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Carroll University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($35,360.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Carroll University ($21,755 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 15.1% lower than costs at Carroll University ($10,050 vs. $11,564)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($23,933 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 1 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
IWU vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Carroll University (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $44,200)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/