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Overview |
UNI | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Carroll University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,283 students)
UNI vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Carroll University?
- Carroll University is 336% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($35,360.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at Carroll University than University of Northern Iowa ($35,360.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Carroll University ($15,782 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 23.8% lower than costs at Carroll University ($9,343 vs. $11,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 273.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($23,933 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 37 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Carroll University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
UNI vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Carroll University (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $3,500 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,200)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI 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/