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Overview |
CMU | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
CMU | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 |
CMU | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
CMU | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Carlow University | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 2,104 students)
CMU vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 145.5% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.5% higher at Carlow University than Central Michigan University ($32,402.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Carlow University ($15,605 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 15.7% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,248 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Central Michigan University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 136.1% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($26,713 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 77 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming CMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CMU (3.47)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Carlow University (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University and CMU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carlow University and CMU 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 CMU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/