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Overview |
IU East | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
IU East | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
IU East | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,104 students)
IU East vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 345.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Carlow University than Indiana University East ($32,402.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Carlow University ($8,837 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 38.3% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,412 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 239.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($26,713 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 11 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Indiana University East (51% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $9,000 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/