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Overview |
Tabor | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Tabor | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | 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 |
Tabor | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tabor | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Tabor | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | 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 Tabor based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or Carlow University?
- Tabor College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Tabor than Carlow University ($35,050.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Tabor ($17,437 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 39.9% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,300 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 1.5% larger than aid received Carlow University ($27,113 vs. $26,713)
Tabor vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Tabor .
- The average SAT score at Tabor College (1007) is 35 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Tabor students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Tabor vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor 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 Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than Carlow University (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $41,900)
- Tabor College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tabor graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Tabor 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/