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Overview |
Greenville University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 2,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #777 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,658 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,442 | $24,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,282 | $23,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,273 | 8,044 | ||
| Admitted | 1,214 | 6,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 811/1219 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Greenville University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 11% |
Students |
Greenville University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Greenville University | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Greenville University based on total student enrollment (2,771 students vs. 1,053 students)
Greenville University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Greenville University for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Carthage than Greenville University ($36,500.00 vs. $29,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greenville University than Carthage ($21,442 vs. $24,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 21.5% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,658 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University than Carthage College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Greenville University ($23,441 vs. $22,282)
Greenville University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 123 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Greenville University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Carthage (84.1%)
Greenville University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville University 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 Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Greenville University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,300)
- Greenville University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($23,100 vs. $27,000)
- Greenville University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/