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Overview |
Principia College | Carthage | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 2,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #642 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,250 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,250 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,370 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,904 | $24,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,096 | $23,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Principia College | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 268 | 8,044 | ||
| Admitted | 119 | 6,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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 |
Principia College | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Principia College | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Principia College | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carthage College is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (2,771 students vs. 338 students)
Principia College vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $32,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Carthage than Principia College ($36,500.00 vs. $32,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than Carthage ($14,904 vs. $24,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 3.2% lower than costs at Principia College ($12,950 vs. $13,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Principia College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 36.9% larger than aid received Carthage College ($32,096 vs. $23,441)
Principia College vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Principia College (44.4%)
Principia College vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/