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Overview |
UNCG | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCG | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCG | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
UNCG | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 2,104 students)
UNCG vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 632.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Carlow University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($32,402.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Carlow University ($10,979 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 31.1% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,924 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 223.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($26,713 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 63 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than UNCG (91.9%)
UNCG vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Carlow University (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $2,800 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/