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Overview |
Carlow University | MBC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | MBC | ||
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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 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Carlow University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Carlow University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,957 students)
Carlow University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or MBC?
- Carlow University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Carlow University than Mary Baldwin College ($32,402.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than MBC ($17,437 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 26.1% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,320 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($26,713 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 37 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MBC (3.57)
Carlow University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or MBC? 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 MBC and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $3,500 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and Carlow University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and Carlow University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/