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Overview |
Carlow University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Carlow University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,140 students)
Carlow University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 17% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Carlow University ($37,896.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($17,437 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 14.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($13,014 vs. $14,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 5% larger than aid received Carlow University ($28,061 vs. $26,713)
Carlow University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Carlow University .
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Carlow University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/