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Overview |
Carthage | Parkside | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,667 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carthage.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carthage | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,648 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,209 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,535 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Carthage | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,112 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carthage | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Carthage | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Carthage | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Carthage | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 2,667 students)
Carthage vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carthage or Parkside?
- Carthage College is 447.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.8% higher at Carthage than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($34,500.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Carthage ($8,510 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 58.8% lower than costs at Carthage College ($7,966 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 189.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($20,535 vs. $7,098)
Carthage vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carthage or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Carthage .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 175 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Carthage vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carthage or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Carthage.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/