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Overview |
Carlow University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Carlow University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Penn State Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 623 students)
Carlow University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Carlow University is 121.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Carlow University than Penn State Schuylkill ($32,402.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than Carlow University ($17,252 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 70.3% lower than costs at Carlow University ($7,644 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Penn State Schuylkill (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 110.9% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($26,713 vs. $12,665)
Carlow University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 52 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (3.2)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Penn State Schuylkill (85.8%)
Carlow University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Penn State Schuylkill and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill earn on average $13,400 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,900)
- Penn State Schuylkill students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Schuylkill graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Schuylkill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/