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Overview |
Carlow University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Carlow University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Carlow University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| 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 Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 232 students)
Carlow University vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Appalachian Bible College?
- Carlow University is 112.9% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at Carlow University than Appalachian Bible College ($32,402.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Carlow University ($15,106 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 52% lower than costs at Carlow University ($8,560 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 105.5% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($26,713 vs. $12,996)
Carlow University vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 40 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Carlow University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
Carlow University vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Appalachian Bible College (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/