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Pitt Point Park University Penn State Erie-Behrend College Robert Morris University University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown PennWest Edinboro| Carlow University | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carlow University | LRC | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Carlow University | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Carlow University | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Carlow University | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 2,068 students)
Carlow University vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or LRC?
- Carlow University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than LRC for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Carlow University than La Roche College ($32,402.00 vs. $31,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than LRC ($17,437 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Roche College are 1% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,886 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than La Roche College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 27.5% larger than aid received La Roche College ($26,713 vs. $20,948)
Carlow University vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 33 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
Carlow University vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or LRC? 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 LRC and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is the same as at La Roche College (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,900)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/