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Overview |
Muskingum | Carlow University | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Muskingum | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Muskingum | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | 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
- Muskingum University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,117 students vs. 2,104 students)
Muskingum vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Carlow University than Muskingum University ($32,402.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Muskingum ($17,437 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 4.1% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,500 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Muskingum University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($26,713 vs. $24,048)
Muskingum vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Muskingum University (984) is 12 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Muskingum students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
Muskingum vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Carlow University (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,100)
- Carlow University and Muskingum graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carlow University and Muskingum graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/