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Overview |
MCNY | Carlow University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 632 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcny.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNY | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,338 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,338 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,200 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,183 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,873 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MCNY | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 113 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 74 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | 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) | ||
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Academics |
MCNY | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNY | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $356 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCNY | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
MCNY | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MCNY | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 632 students)
MCNY vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNY or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 67.6% more expensive to attend than MCNY for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Carlow University than Metropolitan College of New York ($32,402.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than MCNY ($17,437 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan College of New York are 16.2% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,200 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 107.5% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($26,713 vs. $12,873)
MCNY vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNY or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or MCNY .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 1.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than MCNY (65.5%)
MCNY vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNY 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 MCNY.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (51% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $1,400 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,500)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,500)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($279 vs. $356)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/