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Overview |
Carlow University | HSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Carlow University | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Carlow University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,765 students)
Carlow University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or HSU?
- Carlow University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Carlow University than Hardin Simmons University ($32,402.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than HSU ($17,437 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 30.4% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,980 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($26,713 vs. $22,695)
Carlow University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 58 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming HSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at HSU (3.43)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than HSU (88.2%)
Carlow University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or HSU? 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 HSU and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,900)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/