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Overview |
KY State | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
KY State | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
KY State | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
KY State | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 312.6% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.2% higher at Carlow University than Kentucky State University ($32,402.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Carlow University ($11,473 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 61.1% lower than costs at Carlow University ($8,076 vs. $13,014)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University as Carlow University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 223.5% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($26,713 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 41 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at KY State (2.72)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than KY State (91.5%)
KY State vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Kentucky State University (51% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $10,900 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $31,000)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/