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Overview |
Carlow University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Carlow University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Pitt?
- Carlow University is 64% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Pitt than Carlow University ($36,000.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Pitt ($17,437 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 5.3% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,360 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 144.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($26,713 vs. $10,919)
Carlow University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 300 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Carlow University (3.6)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Carlow University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Carlow University (79% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $16,100 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,900)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/