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Overview |
PUC | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
PUC | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 |
PUC | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $279 |
Diversity |
PUC | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
PUC | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PUC | 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Carlow University?
- Pacific Union College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at PUC than Carlow University ($32,655.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than PUC ($17,437 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 40.3% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,273 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($26,713 vs. $23,383)
PUC vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 12 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming PUC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Pacific Union College (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $17,300 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,000)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($279 vs. $310)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC 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/