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Overview |
Shawnee State University | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Shawnee State University | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 2,104 students)
Shawnee State University vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 246.9% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.6% higher at Carlow University than Shawnee State University ($32,402.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Carlow University ($13,313 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 12.3% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,588 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Shawnee State University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 246.1% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($26,713 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Shawnee State University (51% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/