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ECSU SCSU CCSU Pitt Buffalo State College Point Park University UConn Penn State Erie-Behrend College Robert Morris University University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland| Western Connecticut State University | Carlow University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 2,310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #773 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $33,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $33,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $13,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $20,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $26,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 1,326 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 1,155 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 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 |
WestConn | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
WestConn | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (4,137 students vs. 2,310 students)
WestConn vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 400.8% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($33,376.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.9% higher at Carlow University than Western Connecticut State University ($33,376.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Carlow University ($16,527 vs. $20,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 12.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,406 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 230.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($26,233 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,900)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/