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Overview |
Carthage | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,667 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carthage.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carthage | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,648 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,209 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,535 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Carthage | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,112 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Carthage | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carthage | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Carthage | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Carthage | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Carthage | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 Superior is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 2,667 students)
Carthage vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carthage or UW-Superior?
- Carthage College is 427.9% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.5% higher at Carthage than University of Wisconsin Superior ($34,500.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Carthage ($12,908 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 80.4% lower than costs at Carthage College ($7,013 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than University of Wisconsin Superior (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 456.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($20,535 vs. $3,691)
Carthage vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carthage or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Carthage .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 155 points higher than at UW-Superior (990)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UW-Superior (3.32)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Carthage vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carthage or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and Carthage.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $11,100 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UW-Superior 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 UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/