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Overview |
Methodist | Carthage | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 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 | 23/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 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 |
Methodist | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 11% |
Students |
Methodist | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carthage College is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Carthage?
- Methodist University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Methodist than Carthage College ($37,438.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than Methodist ($26,209 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 1.4% lower than costs at Methodist University ($12,648 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 23.5% larger than aid received Carthage College ($25,361 vs. $20,535)
Methodist vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 190 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist 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 Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Methodist University (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,700)
- Carthage College and Methodist graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carthage College and Methodist 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 Methodist students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/