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Overview |
Medgar | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Medgar | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Medgar | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $279 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Medgar | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 2,104 students)
Medgar vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 367.6% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.8% higher at Carlow University than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($32,402.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Carlow University ($8,250 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 37.7% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($13,014 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 215.5% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($26,713 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Medgar .
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Medgar (87.6%)
Medgar vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/