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Overview |
Kent State | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Kent State | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
Kent State | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Kent State | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,104 students)
Kent State vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 163.3% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Carlow University than Kent State University at Kent ($32,402.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Kent State ($17,437 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 2.7% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,676 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Kent State University at Kent (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 180% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($26,713 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 95 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Kent State 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 Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/