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Overview |
Carlow University | AU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Carlow University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Carlow University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,363 students)
Carlow University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or AU?
- Averett University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at AU than Carlow University ($37,640.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than AU ($17,437 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 14.6% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,360 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Averett University ($26,713 vs. $26,246)
Carlow University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 59 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at AU (3.07)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than AU (76%)
Carlow University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or AU? 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 AU and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Averett University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,900)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/