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ISU Southern Illinois University UIC Western Illinois University DePaul Illinois WMU EIU Bradley University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Loyola Northwest| Northern Illinois University | Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northern Illinois | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Dekalb, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,649 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niu.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northern Illinois | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,790 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,884 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,552 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Northern Illinois | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,961 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 18,348 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1060/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northern Illinois | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northern Illinois | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,859 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northern Illinois | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northern Illinois | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northern Illinois | 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
- Northern Illinois University is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (15,649 students vs. 3,283 students)
Northern Illinois vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northern Illinois or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 261.2% more expensive to attend than Northern Illinois for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.2% higher at Carroll University than Northern Illinois University ($35,360.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Illinois University than Carroll University ($13,884 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Illinois University are 1.3% lower than costs at Carroll University ($11,420 vs. $11,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Northern Illinois University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 90.7% larger than aid received Northern Illinois University ($23,933 vs. $12,552)
Northern Illinois vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northern Illinois or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Northern Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 58 points higher than at Northern Illinois (1029)
- Incoming Carroll University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northern Illinois (22)
- Accepted freshman Carroll University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Northern Illinois (3.3)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Northern Illinois (70.7%)
Northern Illinois vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than Northern Illinois University (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Northern Illinois University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,200)
- Northern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,141 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($23,859 vs. $27,000)
- Northern Illinois graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern Illinois students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/