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Pitt Point Park University Penn State Erie-Behrend College Robert Morris University University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown PennWest Edinboro| Union Institute & University | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Union | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 787 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | myunion.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,841 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,841 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,508 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,463 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,217 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Union | 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 | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Union | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,495 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $279 |
Diversity |
Union | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Union | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Union | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than Union based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 787 students)
Union vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 92.4% more expensive to attend than Union for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at Carlow University than Union Institute & University ($32,402.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Union ($17,437 vs. $28,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union Institute & University are 13.1% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,508 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union Institute & University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 730.4% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($26,713 vs. $3,217)
Which college is harder to get into, Union or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Union .
Union vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Union Institute & University (51% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Union Institute & University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $41,900)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $8,505 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($18,495 vs. $27,000)
- Union graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/