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Overview |
Ashland College | Carthage | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Ashland College | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Ashland College | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 2,667 students)
Ashland College vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 50% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Carthage than Ashland University ($34,500.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Carthage ($20,342 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 10.6% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,440 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 12.3% larger than aid received Ashland University ($20,535 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 100 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Carthage College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/