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Overview |
Carlow University | Glenville State College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Glenville, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 1,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | glenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Glenville State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $8,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $9,704 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $10,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $17,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $8,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Glenville State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Carlow University | Glenville State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Glenville State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Glenville State College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Carlow University | Glenville State College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Glenville State 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 Glenville State College based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,630 students)
Carlow University vs. Glenville State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Glenville State College?
- Carlow University is 302.8% more expensive to attend than Glenville State College for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $8,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.9% higher at Carlow University than Glenville State College ($32,402.00 vs. $9,704.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Glenville State College ($17,437 vs. $17,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Glenville State College are 20.8% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,774 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Glenville State College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 206.4% larger than aid received Glenville State College ($26,713 vs. $8,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Glenville State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Glenville State College or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 59 points higher than at Glenville State College (913)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Glenville State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Glenville State College (3.3)
Carlow University vs. Glenville State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Glenville State 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 Glenville State College and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Glenville State College (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Glenville State College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $34,900)
- Glenville State College students graduate with a $2,975 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($24,025 vs. $27,000)
- Glenville State College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Glenville State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/