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Overview |
Grace Christian University | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Christian University | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Grace Christian University | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace Christian University | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Christian University | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Grace Christian University | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Grace Christian University | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Grace Christian University | Carlow University | ||
| 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
- Carlow University is larger than than Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Christian University vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Christian University or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 143.3% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.3% higher at Carlow University than Grace Christian University ($32,402.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than Carlow University ($12,988 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 47.4% lower than costs at Carlow University ($8,830 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Grace Christian University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 158.8% larger than aid received Grace Christian University ($26,713 vs. $10,323)
Grace Christian University vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Christian University or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Grace Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
Grace Christian University vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Christian University 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 Grace Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Grace Christian University (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $3,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($23,247 vs. $27,000)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/