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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Pitt Lynn University Florida Point Park University Jacksonville State University| Jacksonville University | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
JU | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 8% |
Students |
JU | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 11% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 2,104 students)
JU vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Carlow University?
- Jacksonville University is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at JU than Carlow University ($43,520.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than JU ($17,437 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 22.8% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($13,014 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Carlow University ($31,988 vs. $26,713)
JU vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Carlow University (3.6)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Jacksonville University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $41,900)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/