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Overview |
Marywood | Carthage | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marywood | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 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 |
Marywood | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Marywood | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,667 students)
Marywood vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Carthage?
- Marywood University is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Marywood than Carthage College ($36,430.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Carthage ($22,504 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 16.2% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,648 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 38.3% larger than aid received Carthage College ($28,401 vs. $20,535)
Marywood vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 120 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood 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 Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Carthage College (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $41,100)
- Carthage College and Marywood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carthage College and Marywood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/