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Temple Pitt Point Park University Penn State Erie-Behrend College Robert Morris University University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown PennWest Edinboro| The College of Westchester | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CW | Carlow University | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 828 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
CW | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,113 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,113 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,891 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,559 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
CW | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CW | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CW | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
CW | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
CW | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CW | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 828 students)
CW vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 46.5% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at Carlow University than The College of Westchester ($32,402.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Carlow University ($10,891 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 36.7% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,520 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 43.9% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($26,713 vs. $18,559)
CW vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CW or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or CW .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
CW vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW 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 CW.
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $2,100 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($23,894 vs. $27,000)
- CW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/