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Pitt Point Park University Penn State Erie-Behrend College Robert Morris University University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown PennWest Edinboro| Capitol College | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 2,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #773 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,088 | $33,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,088 | $33,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,676 | $13,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,223 | $20,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,745 | $26,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 349 | 1,326 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 1,155 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Capitol College | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,310 students vs. 902 students)
Capitol College vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($33,376.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Carlow University than Capitol College ($33,376.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Capitol College ($20,561 vs. $23,223)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 2% lower than costs at Capitol College ($13,406 vs. $13,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Capitol College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 47.8% larger than aid received Capitol College ($26,233 vs. $17,745)
Capitol College vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 51 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Capitol College (77.9%)
Capitol College vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Capitol College (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $28,200 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $41,900)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/