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Overview |
Carlow University | BC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Carlow University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Carlow University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,421 students)
Carlow University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at BC than Carlow University ($38,800.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than BC ($17,437 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 6.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,014 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Carlow University ($34,142 vs. $26,713)
Carlow University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 62 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming BC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Carlow University (3.6)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than BC (90.4%)
Carlow University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or BC? 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 BC and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Carlow University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,900)
- Bridgewater College and Carlow University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Carlow University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/