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Overview |
Lourdes University | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Sylvania, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lourdes.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lourdes University | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,750 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,750 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,634 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,038 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lourdes University | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,082 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 654 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4%Open | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3%Open | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 |
Lourdes University | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lourdes University | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $312 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lourdes University | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Lourdes University | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lourdes University | Carlow 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
- Carlow University is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,136 students)
Lourdes University vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lourdes University or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Carlow University than Lourdes University ($32,402.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Lourdes University ($17,437 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 8.5% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,000 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 48.1% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($26,713 vs. $18,038)
Lourdes University vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lourdes University or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Lourdes University .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 11 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Lourdes University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Lourdes University vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lourdes University or Carlow 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 Carlow University and Lourdes University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Lourdes University (51% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,600)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,250)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($279 vs. $312)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/