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Overview |
Tougaloo College | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Tougaloo, MS | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tougaloo.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tougaloo College | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,384 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,384 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,400 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,718 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,387 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Tougaloo College | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,817 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,389 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/1090 | 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 |
Tougaloo College | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tougaloo College | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,004 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tougaloo College | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Tougaloo College | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tougaloo College | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 677 students)
Tougaloo College vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tougaloo College or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 212% more expensive to attend than Tougaloo College for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212% higher at Carlow University than Tougaloo College ($32,402.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tougaloo College than Carlow University ($13,718 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 103.3% lower than costs at Carlow University ($6,400 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Tougaloo College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 184.6% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($26,713 vs. $9,387)
Tougaloo College vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tougaloo College or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Tougaloo College .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 128 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
Tougaloo College vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Tougaloo College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $29,600)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $8,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,004)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($279 vs. $361)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/