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Overview |
Carlow University | VSU | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Carlow University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Carlow University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Carlow University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or VSU?
- Carlow University is 484.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at Carlow University than Virginia State University ($32,402.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Carlow University ($15,773 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 12.7% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,544 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Virginia State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 132.3% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($26,713 vs. $11,498)
Carlow University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 115 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than VSU (89.7%)
Carlow University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow University or VSU? 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 VSU and Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Virginia State University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $5,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $36,700)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/