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Pitt Point Park University Penn State Erie-Behrend College Robert Morris University University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown PennWest Edinboro| Central Baptist College | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBC | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CBC | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 850/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CBC | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CBC | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
CBC | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CBC | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 100% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at Carlow University than Central Baptist College ($32,402.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than CBC ($17,437 vs. $18,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 73.5% lower than costs at Carlow University ($7,500 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Central Baptist College (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 172.9% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($26,713 vs. $9,788)
CBC vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or CBC .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 4 points higher than at CBC (968)
- Incoming CBC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CBC (3.15)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than CBC (63.9%)
CBC vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and CBC.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Central Baptist College (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $1,800 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,100)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CBC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/