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Pittsburgh, PA · Cresson, PA
| Carlow University | Mount Aloysius College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,786/yr | $22,344/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,901/yr | $21,530/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,500 | $24,287 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,748/yr | $20,389/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,517/yr | $19,770/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,601/yr | $21,769/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,214/yr | $26,786/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $270/mo | $257/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,808/yr | $14,310/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,808/yr | $10,370/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,000/yr | $2,593/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,382/yr | $3,111/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $49,327/yr | $40,435/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,874/yr | $27,072/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $35,874/yr | $27,072/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 43% | 15% |
| Students taking federal loans | 69% | 31% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 87% | 82% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 960–1168 | 918–1168 |
| SAT average | 1080 | 1070 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,326 | 2,377 |
| Students accepted | 1,155 | 2,149 |
| Students who enrolled | 227 | 324 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $51,051/yr | $46,165/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,242–$76,659 | $29,237–$67,394 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 57% | 49% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 22% | 43% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 38% | 100% |
| Asian students graduating | 82% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,876/yr | $45,211/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 70% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 32% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 55% |
| First-gen students who finish | 51% | 53% |
| Low-income students who finish | 43% | 43% |
| Students who transfer out | 38% | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,372/yr | $44,762/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 50% · Education 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% | Health Professions 66% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Computer & Information Sciences 5% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 50% of degrees | Health Professions — 66% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 5% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees | Education — 3% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 3% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $144,508/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $72,659/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 8.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,348 | 1,094 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,061 | 13 |
| Average professor pay | $7,520/mo | $7,396/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 42% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $40,539 | $47,792 |
| Setting | City (large) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Cresson, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1929 | 1853 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 4.1% |
| Men | 16% | 29% |
| Women | 84% | 71% |
| White students | 66% | 76% |
| Black students | 19% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.7% | 0% |
| Asian students | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 1.7% | 15% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 37% | 42% |
| Part-time students | 23% | 5.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 32% | 6.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,746/yr | $6,920/yr |
| Endowment | $56.8M | $65.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 404 | 540 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,916/yr | $6,784/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,490/yr | $6,194/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 17 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 175 | 234 |
| Athletic scholarships | $449,500 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $1.7M | $1.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $1.7M | $1.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $16,900 | $3,867 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.