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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Pitt Roanoke College| Carlow University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carlow University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Carlow University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Longwood University?
- Carlow University is 270.2% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Carlow University than Longwood University ($32,402.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Longwood University ($17,437 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 10% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,014 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 158.5% larger than aid received Longwood University ($26,713 vs. $10,332)
Carlow University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 13 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Carlow University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Carlow University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Carlow University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,900)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/