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Overview |
Carthage | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,771 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #642 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carthage.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carthage | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,962 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,441 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Carthage | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,044 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 6,769 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1205 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Carthage | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carthage | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Carthage | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Carthage | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Carthage | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (8,679 students vs. 2,771 students)
Carthage vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carthage or Purdue Northwest?
- Carthage College is 380.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.7% higher at Carthage than Purdue University Northwest ($36,500.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Carthage ($9,637 vs. $24,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 42.4% lower than costs at Carthage College ($9,097 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Purdue University Northwest (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 265.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($23,441 vs. $6,420)
Carthage vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carthage or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Carthage .
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
Carthage vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carthage or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Carthage.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/