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Overview |
Villa | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 545 | 2,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #773 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villa.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villa | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,530 | $33,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,530 | $33,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,620 | $13,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,687 | $20,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,794 | $26,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Villa | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 593 | 1,326 | ||
| Admitted | 514 | 1,155 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 730/1050 | 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 |
Villa | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villa | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,900 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Villa | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Villa | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Villa | 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 Villa based on total student enrollment (2,310 students vs. 545 students)
Villa vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villa or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($33,376.00 vs. $27,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Carlow University than Villa Maria College ($33,376.00 vs. $27,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Carlow University ($15,687 vs. $20,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 39.4% lower than costs at Carlow University ($9,620 vs. $13,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Villa Maria College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 47.4% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($26,233 vs. $17,794)
Villa vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villa or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Villa .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Villa (86.7%)
Villa vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villa 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 Villa.
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/