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Overview |
Carlow University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,310 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #773 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,376 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,376 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,406 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,561 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,233 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,326 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 1,155 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 625/1100 | ||
| 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 |
Carlow University | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Carlow University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Bethel | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,974 students vs. 2,310 students)
Carlow University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Bethel?
- Carlow University is 97.8% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($33,376.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.8% higher at Carlow University than Bethel University ($33,376.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Bethel ($20,561 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 27.2% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,537 vs. $13,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Bethel University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 151.7% larger than aid received Bethel University ($26,233 vs. $10,423)
Carlow University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 44 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at Bethel (3.6)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Carlow University (87.1%)
Carlow University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Bethel University (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $800 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/