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Overview |
Carlow University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Carlow University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Carlow University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Carlow University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 172 students)
Carlow University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 25% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at PAFA than Carlow University ($40,500.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than PAFA ($17,437 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 34.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($13,014 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 66.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($26,713 vs. $16,087)
Carlow University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Carlow University .
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than PAFA (91.3%)
Carlow University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Carlow University (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $19,900 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/