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Overview |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,011 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monroecollege.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,432 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,432 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,157 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,792 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,670 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 2,196 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 44% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Monroe College-Main Campus | 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
- Monroe College Main Campus is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (7,011 students vs. 2,104 students)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monroe College-Main Campus or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 110% more expensive to attend than Monroe College-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at Carlow University than Monroe College Main Campus ($32,402.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than Carlow University ($9,157 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe College Main Campus are 15.2% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,300 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Monroe College Main Campus (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 69.2% larger than aid received Monroe College Main Campus ($26,713 vs. $15,792)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monroe College-Main Campus or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Monroe College-Main Campus .
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Monroe College-Main Campus (59.8%)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monroe College-Main Campus 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 Monroe College-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Monroe College-Main Campus is higher than Carlow University (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Monroe College-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $32,500)
- Monroe College Main Campus students graduate with a $6,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($20,450 vs. $27,000)
- Monroe College-Main Campus graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/