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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TU | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
TU | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
TU | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 2,104 students)
TU vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 347.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Carlow University than Towson University ($32,402.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Carlow University ($14,443 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 4.8% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,014 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Towson University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 134% larger than aid received Towson University ($26,713 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 109 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Carlow University (3.6)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Carlow University (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,900)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/