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Overview |
Carlow University | Temple | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Carlow University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Temple?
- Carlow University is 60.3% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Temple than Carlow University ($34,684.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Temple ($17,437 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 20.2% lower than costs at Temple University ($13,014 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Temple University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 130.8% larger than aid received Temple University ($26,713 vs. $11,575)
Carlow University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Carlow University .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Temple (79.7%)
Carlow University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or Temple? 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 Temple and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Carlow University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,900)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Temple 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/