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Overview |
Carthage | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,667 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carthage.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carthage | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,648 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,209 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,535 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Carthage | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,112 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Carthage | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carthage | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Carthage | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Carthage | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Carthage | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 2,667 students)
Carthage vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carthage or Wisconsin?
- Carthage College is 272% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Wisconsin than Carthage College ($37,904.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Carthage ($13,376 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 1.9% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,648 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 83.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($20,535 vs. $11,171)
Carthage vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carthage or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Carthage .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 155 points higher than at Carthage (1145)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Carthage vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carthage or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Carthage.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Carthage College (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $16,000 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $48,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/