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Overview |
Carlow University | CHC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Carlow University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Carlow University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Carlow University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,420 students)
Carlow University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at CHC than Carlow University ($38,950.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than CHC ($17,437 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 8.5% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,000 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Chestnut Hill College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Carlow University ($29,288 vs. $26,713)
Carlow University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 6 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Carlow University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
Carlow University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or CHC? 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 CHC and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,900)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/