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Overview |
Indiana Tech | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,064 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,064 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,854 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,179 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,813 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,323 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 3,442 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana Tech | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 8% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | 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
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 2,104 students)
Indiana Tech vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Carlow University than Indiana Institute of Technology ($32,402.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Indiana Tech ($17,437 vs. $22,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 19.9% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,854 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 34.8% larger than aid received Indiana Institute of Technology ($26,713 vs. $19,813)
Indiana Tech vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Indiana Tech .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 10 points higher than at Indiana Tech (962)
- Incoming Indiana Tech students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Indiana Tech vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (51% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $4,700 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,900)
- Indiana Institute of Technology students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana Tech graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/