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Overview |
Sierra Nevada University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Incline Village, NV | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 631 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sierranevada.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sierra Nevada University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,319 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,319 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,825 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Sierra Nevada University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1200 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Sierra Nevada University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sierra Nevada University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Sierra Nevada University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
Sierra Nevada University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 631 students)
Sierra Nevada University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sierra Nevada University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Sierra Nevada University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Carthage than Sierra Nevada University ($34,500.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 9.3% lower than costs at Sierra Nevada University ($12,648 vs. $13,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Sierra Nevada University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($20,535 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sierra Nevada University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Sierra Nevada University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 133 points higher than at Sierra Nevada University (1012)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Sierra Nevada University (23)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
Sierra Nevada University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Sierra Nevada University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Sierra Nevada University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,600)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/