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Overview |
Brescia University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Brescia University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 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 |
Brescia University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 11% |
Students |
Brescia University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Brescia University | 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
- Carthage College is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Carthage than Brescia University ($34,500.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Carthage ($16,127 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 20% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,540 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Carthage College ($24,180 vs. $20,535)
Brescia University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Brescia University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 142 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia University 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 Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Brescia University (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $42,400)
- Carthage College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Carthage graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/