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Taylor University Augustana Marquette University IU Loyola Olivet Nazarene University Bradley Carroll University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Elmhurst College| Indiana Wesleyan University | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Carthage | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
IWU | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 64% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Carthage than Indiana Wesleyan University ($34,500.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Carthage ($21,755 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 25.9% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,050 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 1.7% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($20,535 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 59 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Carthage (81.8%)
IWU vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Carthage College (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,800)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/