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Overview |
Carthage | UWO | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,667 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carthage.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carthage | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,648 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,209 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,535 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Carthage | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,112 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Carthage | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carthage | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Carthage | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Carthage | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Carthage | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 2,667 students)
Carthage vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carthage or UWO?
- Carthage College is 437.2% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.5% higher at Carthage than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($34,500.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Carthage ($12,827 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 42.2% lower than costs at Carthage College ($8,894 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 361.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($20,535 vs. $4,450)
Carthage vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carthage or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Carthage .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 115 points higher than at UWO (1030)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Carthage vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carthage or UWO? 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 UWO and Carthage.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $4,700 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $3,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($23,748 vs. $27,000)
- UWO graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWO students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/