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Overview |
Carlow University | RU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Carlow University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Carlow University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or RU?
- Carlow University is 297.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Carlow University than Radford University ($32,402.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Carlow University ($17,105 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 23.2% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,567 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Radford University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 174.5% larger than aid received Radford University ($26,713 vs. $9,733)
Carlow University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Carlow University .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
Carlow University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or RU? 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 RU and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Carlow University (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,900)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/