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Overview |
ODU | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiodominican.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
ODU | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,850 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,881 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,646 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ODU | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,186 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,146 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
ODU | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ODU | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $301 | $279 |
Diversity |
ODU | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
ODU | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ODU | 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 ODU based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,276 students)
ODU vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ODU or Carlow University?
- Ohio Dominican University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at ODU than Carlow University ($32,780.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than ODU ($17,437 vs. $21,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 9.8% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,850 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 13% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($26,713 vs. $23,646)
ODU vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ODU or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or ODU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Dominican University (1009) is 37 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming ODU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ODU (3.32)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than ODU (52.4%)
ODU vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ODU 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 ODU.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Ohio Dominican University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,125)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($279 vs. $301)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU 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/