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Overview |
Carlow University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 368 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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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% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Carlow University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 368 students)
Carlow University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Carlow University is 134.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Carlow University than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($32,402.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Carlow University ($16,728 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre are 0.2% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,984 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Penn State Wilkes Barre (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 152.1% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($26,713 vs. $10,598)
Carlow University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Wilkes Barre (982) is 10 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Penn State Wilkes-Barre students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
Carlow University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre earn on average $13,400 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,900)
- Penn State Wilkes Barre students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/