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Overview |
Carlow University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Carlow University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Carlow University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Penn College?
- Carlow University is 109.7% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Carlow University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($32,402.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Penn College ($17,437 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 7.3% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,130 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 268.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($26,713 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Carlow University .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Carlow University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,500 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,900)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/