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Overview |
Carlow University | UIW | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 7,305 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | uiw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | UIW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $32,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $32,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $13,122 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $20,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $24,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | UIW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 9,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 910/1133 | ||
| 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 | UIW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | UIW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | UIW | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Carlow University | UIW | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | UIW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. UIW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or UIW?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at UIW than Carlow University ($32,440.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than UIW ($17,437 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 0.8% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($13,014 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 7.7% larger than aid received University of the Incarnate Word ($26,713 vs. $24,805)
Carlow University vs. UIW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or UIW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIW or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 9 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming Carlow University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UIW (3.5)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
Carlow University vs. UIW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or UIW? 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 UIW and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $7,700 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $179 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,179)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/