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Overview |
Carlow University | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Carlow University | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Immaculata University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Immaculata University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Immaculata University?
- Carlow University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Carlow University than Immaculata University ($32,402.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Immaculata University ($17,437 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 3.1% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,620 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 69.6% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($26,713 vs. $15,749)
Carlow University vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Immaculata University (975) is 3 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Immaculata University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Carlow University vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Immaculata University? 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 Immaculata University and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Carlow University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $41,900)
- Immaculata University and Carlow University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Immaculata University and Carlow University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Immaculata University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/