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Overview |
Capital University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Capital University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carthage College is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Carthage?
- Capital University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Capital University than Carthage College ($39,900.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Carthage ($24,439 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 2.8% lower than costs at Carthage College ($12,308 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 38.6% larger than aid received Carthage College ($28,469 vs. $20,535)
Capital University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 12 points higher than at Capital University (1133)
- Incoming Capital University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital 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 Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Carthage College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,300)
- Carthage College and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carthage College and Capital University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/