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Overview |
Carlow University | Ship | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,310 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #773 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,376 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,376 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,406 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,561 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,233 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,326 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 1,155 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Carlow University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 2,310 students)
Carlow University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Ship?
- Carlow University is 248.8% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($33,376.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.4% higher at Carlow University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($33,376.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Ship ($20,561 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 3.5% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,952 vs. $13,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 340.8% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($26,233 vs. $5,951)
Carlow University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 7 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Carlow University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Ship (85.5%)
Carlow University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Ship? 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 Ship and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Carlow University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,300 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $41,900)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/