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Pitt Point Park University Penn State Erie-Behrend College Robert Morris University University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown PennWest Edinboro| Point University | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Point U | Carlow University | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Point U | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 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 |
Point U | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $279 |
Diversity |
Point U | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Point U | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Point U | 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 Point U based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Point U for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at Carlow University than Point University ($32,402.00 vs. $21,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Point U ($17,437 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 44.6% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,000 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 78.6% larger than aid received Point University ($26,713 vs. $14,960)
Point U vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Point U .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 62 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Carlow University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U 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 Point U.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Point University (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $35,000)
- Carlow University students graduate with a $687 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,687)
- Carlow University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/