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Overview |
Notre Dame College | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 850/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Notre Dame College | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | 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
- Carlow University is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Carlow University than Notre Dame College ($32,402.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Notre Dame College ($17,437 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 12.5% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,568 vs. $13,014)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College as Carlow University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Notre Dame College ($26,713 vs. $24,299)
Notre Dame College vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 73 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Notre Dame College vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame College 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 Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Notre Dame College (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates of Notre Dame College and Carlow University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($41,900 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University and Notre Dame College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carlow University and Notre Dame College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/