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Overview |
Morrisville | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Morrisville, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,803 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morrisville.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morrisville | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,070 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,070 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Morrisville | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,648 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 3,180 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morrisville | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morrisville | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Morrisville | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Morrisville | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Morrisville | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than Morrisville based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,803 students)
Morrisville vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morrisville or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 358.3% more expensive to attend than Morrisville for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at Carlow University than SUNY Morrisville ($32,402.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Morrisville than Carlow University ($16,070 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 19.9% lower than costs at SUNY Morrisville ($13,014 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than SUNY Morrisville (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 141.3% larger than aid received SUNY Morrisville ($26,713 vs. $11,070)
Morrisville vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morrisville or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Morrisville .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 118 points higher than at Morrisville (854)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Morrisville (19)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Morrisville (2.7)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Morrisville (87.2%)
Morrisville vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morrisville 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 Morrisville.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than SUNY Morrisville (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Morrisville graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $35,600)
- SUNY Morrisville students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morrisville graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morrisville students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/