North Central vs Carroll University

North Central College and Carroll University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. North Central College, nestled in Naperville, Illinois, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. Carroll University, located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. While both institutions excel in liberal arts education, North Central College is renowned for its strong business and nursing programs, while Carroll University shines in the fields of communication and education. Discover which university aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences by exploring the comprehensive comparison table below.

	Carroll University	North Central College
Overview
Location	Waukesha, Wisconsin	Naperville, Illinois
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	78.0%	77.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	70.5%	68.4%
Application fees		$25
SAT range	1070 - 1290	1030 - 1230
ACT range	22 - 27	22 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	5.0%	43.0%
Students submitting ACT score	40.0%	17.0%
Total number of applicants	4,481	4,551
Total number of admissions given out	3,159	3,113
Admitted students who chose to enroll	678	512
Yield rate	21.5%	16.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$48,498	$61,098
Average net price	$24,050	$26,207
Tuition	$34,330	$42,026
Room & board	$11,690	Room/dormitory: $7,998 Meal plan: $3,890
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $22,168	100.0% Average amount $28,670
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $5,210	60.0% Average amount $5,156
Students taking out private loans	13.0% Average amount $14,318	25.0% Average amount $6,992

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,884 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%	2,404 Men 48.4% Women 51.6%
Graduate students	513 Men 34.5% Women 65.5%	324 Men 29.3% Women 70.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	29.3%	26.8%
International students	1.4%	3.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,795	1,333
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota Puerto Rico Florida	Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	67.4%	64.4%
Dropout rate	32.2%	35.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $102,050 Year 2: $108,426 Year 3: $104,032 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,660 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $76,900 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $70,607 Year 2: $65,797 Year 3: $73,583 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $69,728 Year 2: $71,326 Year 3: $72,017 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,920 Year 2: $61,317 Year 3: $64,501 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,293 Year 2: $54,644 Year 3: $61,206 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $60,076 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,954 Year 2: $45,618 Year 3: $53,524 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,102 Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $52,580 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,528 Year 2: $36,992 Year 3: $49,981	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,561 Year 2: $63,501 Year 3: $74,669 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,155 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $71,061 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,815 Year 2: $58,921 Year 3: $66,245 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,117 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $64,795 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,621 Year 2: $45,305 Year 3: $51,292 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,923 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $50,109 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,795 Year 2: $43,000 Year 3: $49,516 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,391 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $47,721 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,154 Year 2: $45,584 Year 3: $46,743 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,411 Year 2: $40,441 Year 3: $44,647

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