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Overview |
Staten Island | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Staten Island | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 2,104 students)
Staten Island vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 367.6% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.8% higher at Carlow University than CUNY College of Staten Island ($32,402.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Carlow University ($7,217 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 54.1% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($13,014 vs. $20,055)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island as Carlow University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 231.4% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($26,713 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island 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 Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $3,200 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $41,900)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $13,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $27,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/