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Overview |
SAU | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #752 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SAU | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 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 |
SAU | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
SAU | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
SAU | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 2,104 students)
SAU vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Carlow University than Spring Arbor University ($32,402.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than SAU ($17,437 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 22.2% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,652 vs. $13,014)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University as Carlow University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 29.2% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($26,713 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 101 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming SAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman SAU 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 SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Carlow University (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $700 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,900)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/