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Overview |
Carlow University | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 31% |
Students |
Carlow University | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Liberty University?
- Carlow University is 51.6% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Carlow University than Liberty University ($32,402.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Liberty University ($17,437 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 5.4% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,350 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Liberty University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 114.2% larger than aid received Liberty University ($26,713 vs. $12,471)
Carlow University vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 98 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
Carlow University vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Liberty University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University 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/