Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UT Augustana Marquette University Eckerd College Rollins Stetson University Loyola UNF Bradley JU Carroll University FGCU| Flagler College St Augustine | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Flagler | Carthage | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,441 | 2,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | carthage.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Flagler | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,710 | $36,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,710 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,350 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,085 | $24,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,204 | $23,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Flagler | Carthage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,509 | 8,044 | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | 6,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1000/1205 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Flagler | Carthage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Flagler | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Flagler | Carthage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Flagler | Carthage | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carthage College is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (2,771 students vs. 2,441 students)
Flagler vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 42% more expensive to attend than Flagler for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $25,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Carthage than Flagler College St Augustine ($36,500.00 vs. $25,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than Flagler ($24,962 vs. $31,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 10.8% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($12,950 vs. $14,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than Carthage College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 109.2% larger than aid received Flagler College St Augustine ($23,441 vs. $11,204)
Flagler vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Flagler .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 74 points higher than at Flagler (1071)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Flagler (24)
- Accepted freshman Flagler students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Flagler (78.1%)
Flagler vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Flagler.
- The graduation rate at Flagler is higher than Carthage College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Flagler graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $39,200)
- Flagler College St Augustine students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Flagler 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 Flagler 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/