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Waukesha, WI · Appleton, WI
| Carroll University | Lawrence University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,193/yr | $23,401/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,718/yr | $10,419/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,875/yr | $13,332/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,134/yr | $15,020/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,730/yr | $20,256/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $14,891/yr | $32,758/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,280/yr | $12,165/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,362/yr | $9,246/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $900/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,002/yr | $1,650/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $52,639/yr | $69,849/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,890/yr | $56,982/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $38,890/yr | $56,982/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 59% | 49% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 67% | 64% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1040–1270 | 1200–1420 |
| SAT average | 1190 | 1350 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–27 | 24–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–27 · Math 20–26 | English 23–33 · Math 23–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,972 | 3,489 |
| Students accepted | 3,488 | 2,199 |
| Students who enrolled | 618 | 336 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 6% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 28% | 31% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 71% | 77% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,009/yr | $55,789/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $41,980–$79,764 | $37,114–$83,652 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 79% |
| White students graduating | 74% | 76% |
| Black students graduating | 50% | 91% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 76% |
| Asian students graduating | 72% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $54,456/yr | $40,653/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 60% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 56% | 78% |
| First-gen students who finish | 58% | 67% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,055/yr | $48,065/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 25% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% | Visual & Performing Arts 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 16% · Psychology 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 25% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 19% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | English Language & Literature — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $113,016/yr | No data reported |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 27% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,523 | 1,396 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 7 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 557 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $8,605/mo | $8,785/mo |
| Full-time professors | 38% | 84% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $79,870 | $83,776 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Waukesha, WI | Appleton, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1846 | 1847 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.7% | 11% |
| Men | 33% | 48% |
| Women | 67% | 52% |
| White students | 70% | 60% |
| Black students | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 14% | 12% |
| Asian students | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Other / not reported | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 27% | 17% |
| Part-time students | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 5% | 0.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,831/yr | $22,280/yr |
| Endowment | $93.9M | $461.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,775 | 1,450 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,153/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,685/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Trimester |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 542 | 442 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $2.8M | $4.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.4M | $4.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $25,026 | $91,189 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.