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Overview |
GWU | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GWU | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GWU | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
GWU | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 2,104 students)
GWU vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Carlow University than Gardner Webb University ($32,402.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than GWU ($17,437 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 20.8% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,770 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($26,713 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 5 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming GWU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Carlow University (3.6)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Carlow University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $1,400 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/