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Overview |
NCAT | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
NCAT | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
NCAT | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 2,104 students)
NCAT vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 815.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at Carlow University than North Carolina A & T State University ($32,402.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Carlow University ($9,189 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 41.8% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,179 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 165% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($26,713 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 62 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Carlow University (3.6)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $3,800 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,100)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/