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Overview |
Eastern | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Eastern | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,104 students)
Eastern vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 239.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Carlow University than Eastern Kentucky University ($32,402.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Carlow University ($10,806 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 25.6% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,360 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 152.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($26,713 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 56 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Eastern 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 Eastern (3.39)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern 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/