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Overview |
Carlow University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 44% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Carlow University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Penn State?
- Carlow University is 76.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Penn State than Carlow University ($35,946.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Penn State ($17,437 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 2.1% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,744 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 165.4% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($26,713 vs. $10,066)
Carlow University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 230 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Carlow University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Penn State? 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 State and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Carlow University (87% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $13,400 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,900)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/