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Overview |
Carlow University | VWC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Carlow University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | VWC | ||
| 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
- Carlow University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,538 students)
Carlow University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at VWC than Carlow University ($36,010.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than VWC ($17,437 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 17.6% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,070 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 3.2% larger than aid received Carlow University ($27,568 vs. $26,713)
Carlow University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 10 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming VWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than VWC (81.4%)
Carlow University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or VWC? 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 VWC and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $200 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Carlow University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Carlow University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/