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Overview |
SC | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
SC | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
SC | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
SC | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
SC | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SC | 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 SC based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than SC for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Carlow University than Sterling College ($32,402.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than SC ($17,437 vs. $22,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 39.4% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,336 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 35.4% larger than aid received Sterling College ($26,713 vs. $19,729)
SC vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or SC .
- The average SAT score at Sterling College (990) is 18 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming SC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SC (3.46)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than SC (61.1%)
SC vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC 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 SC.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Sterling College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $4,500 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,400)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $2,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($24,663 vs. $27,000)
- SC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/