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Overview |
MidlandU | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 2,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #773 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,370 | $33,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,370 | $33,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $13,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,143 | $20,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,274 | $26,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,436 | 1,326 | ||
| Admitted | 961 | 1,155 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 893/1110 | 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 |
MidlandU | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 8% |
Students |
MidlandU | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | 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 MidlandU based on total student enrollment (2,310 students vs. 1,557 students)
MidlandU vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Carlow University?
- Midland University is 18% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $33,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at MidlandU than Carlow University ($39,370.00 vs. $33,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than MidlandU ($20,561 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 26.9% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,562 vs. $13,406)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midland University as Carlow University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Carlow University ($28,274 vs. $26,233)
MidlandU vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 10 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming MidlandU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than MidlandU (66.9%)
MidlandU vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Midland University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University and MidlandU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carlow University and MidlandU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/