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Overview |
Miami University-Hamilton | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Hamilton, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,268 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami University-Hamilton | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,525 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,580 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,955 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
Miami University-Hamilton | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Miami University-Hamilton | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami University-Hamilton | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Miami University-Hamilton | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Miami University-Hamilton | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Miami University-Hamilton | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Miami University Hamilton is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,268 students vs. 2,104 students)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami University-Hamilton or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 406.2% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at Carlow University than Miami University Hamilton ($32,402.00 vs. $17,525.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than Carlow University ($10,580 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 21.6% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($13,014 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Miami University Hamilton (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 439.1% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($26,713 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Miami University-Hamilton or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Miami University-Hamilton .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
Miami University-Hamilton vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami University-Hamilton 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 Miami University-Hamilton.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Miami University Hamilton (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $12,400 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,900)
- Miami University Hamilton students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami University-Hamilton graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami University-Hamilton students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/