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Overview |
CULVER | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | culver.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,522 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,686 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
CULVER | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,246 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,208 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | 850/1100 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CULVER | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CULVER | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
CULVER | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | 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 CULVER based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 999 students)
CULVER vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than CULVER for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Carlow University than Culver Stockton College ($32,402.00 vs. $28,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than CULVER ($17,437 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 40.4% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,270 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Culver Stockton College ($26,713 vs. $21,686)
CULVER vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or CULVER .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 4 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming CULVER students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CULVER (3.37)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
CULVER vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER 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 CULVER.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Culver Stockton College (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $1,300 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,600)
- Culver Stockton College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CULVER 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 CULVER students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/