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Overview |
OU | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Ottawa, KS | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 953 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ottawa.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,980 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,980 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,934 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,872 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OU | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,331 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 2,606 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 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 |
OU | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $279 |
Diversity |
OU | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 8% |
Students |
OU | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 11% | ||
Campus |
OU | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 953 students)
OU vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Carlow University than Ottawa University Ottawa ($32,402.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than OU ($17,437 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ottawa University Ottawa are 9% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,934 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Ottawa University Ottawa ($26,713 vs. $23,303)
OU vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or OU .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at OU (3.12)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than OU (78.2%)
OU vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU 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 OU.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Ottawa University Ottawa earn on average $4,500 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,900)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $5,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($21,875 vs. $27,000)
- OU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/