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Overview |
IU South Bend | Carlow University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 2,104 students)
IU South Bend vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 345.4% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Carlow University than Indiana University South Bend ($32,402.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Carlow University ($8,785 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 41.6% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,190 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Indiana University South Bend (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 241.6% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($26,713 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 17 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (51% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $4,800 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/