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Overview |
Carlow University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Carlow University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Carlow University is 110.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Carlow University than Penn State Harrisburg ($32,402.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Penn State Harrisburg ($17,437 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 15.1% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($13,014 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Penn State Harrisburg (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 200.8% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($26,713 vs. $8,882)
Carlow University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 71 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Penn State Harrisburg students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
Carlow University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Carlow University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $13,400 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,900)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/