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Overview |
Carlow University | Centra College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Carlow University | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Carlow University | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 227 students)
Carlow University vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Centra College?
- Carlow University is 250.7% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.7% higher at Carlow University than Centra College ($32,402.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Centra College ($17,437 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 38.4% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,406 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 311.3% larger than aid received Centra College ($26,713 vs. $6,495)
Carlow University vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Carlow University .
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Centra College (40%)
Carlow University vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Centra 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 Centra College and Carlow University.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,900)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/