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Overview |
Ohio Christian University | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Circleville, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,600 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiochristian.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio Christian University | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,700 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,700 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,490 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Ohio Christian University | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Ohio Christian University | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio Christian University | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,886 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio Christian University | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 8% |
Students |
Ohio Christian University | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ohio Christian University | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than Ohio Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,600 students)
Ohio Christian University vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio Christian University or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 49.3% more expensive to attend than Ohio Christian University for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $21,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Carlow University than Ohio Christian University ($32,402.00 vs. $21,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Ohio Christian University ($17,437 vs. $20,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 41% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,230 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Ohio Christian University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 112.7% larger than aid received Ohio Christian University ($26,713 vs. $12,560)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio Christian University or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Ohio Christian University .
Ohio Christian University vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio Christian University 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 Ohio Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio Christian University is higher than Carlow University (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $32,500)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $886 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,886)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/