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Overview |
BBC | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BBC | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $279 |
Diversity |
BBC | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
BBC | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 11% | ||
Campus |
BBC | 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Carlow University than Clarks Summit University ($32,402.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Carlow University ($16,176 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 78.3% lower than costs at Carlow University ($7,300 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 35% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($26,713 vs. $19,782)
BBC vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or BBC .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at BBC (3.31)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Clarks Summit University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $8,100 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/