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Overview |
Carlow University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Carlow University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| 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
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,578 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Carlow University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Texas Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $31,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Carlow University than Texas Wesleyan University ($32,402.00 vs. $31,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than Carlow University ($15,652 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Wesleyan University are 19.2% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,919 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Carlow University ($29,039 vs. $26,713)
Carlow University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 31 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Carlow University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
Carlow University vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Texas Wesleyan University and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,900)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($24,999 vs. $27,000)
- Texas Wesleyan University 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 Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/