The University of Findlay vs. Carthage

Comparable Facts

Compare The University of Findlay in Findlay, OH with Carthage College in Kenosha, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Findlay is larger than Carthage based on total student enrollment (5,016 students vs. 2,844 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Findlay is located in Findlay, OH (Distant Town setting); Carthage College is in Kenosha, WI (Midsize Suburban setting).
• The University of Findlay is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Carthage College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Findlay 12:1; Carthage College 14:1.

The University of Findlay vs. Carthage Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, The University of Findlay or Carthage? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than The University of Findlay ($27,066 vs. $27,297).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Findlay are 16.7% lower than at Carthage College ($11,200 vs. $13,450).
• The University of Findlay is 6.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Carthage (about $2,414 more per year; $41,164.00 vs. $38,750.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 6.2% higher at The University of Findlay than at Carthage College (about $2,414 more per year; $41,164.00 vs. $38,750.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at The University of Findlay as at Carthage College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 14.7% larger than aid received by Carthage College students ($27,292 vs. $23,784).

The University of Findlay vs. Carthage Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, The University of Findlay or Carthage? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Carthage and The University of Findlay.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at The University of Findlay (1110) is 10 points higher than at Carthage (1100).
• Incoming The University of Findlay students have the same typical ACT composite (median estimate; 22) as students at Carthage (22).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Findlay 1010/1213; Carthage College 1000/1205.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Findlay 19/26; Carthage College 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: The University of Findlay - Test-free; Carthage - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Carthage (3.36).
• Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than The University of Findlay (83.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17% at The University of Findlay vs. 11.3% at Carthage.

The University of Findlay vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for The University of Findlay and Carthage? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Carthage College's six-year graduation rate (59%) is higher than The University of Findlay's (55%).
• Graduates from Carthage College earn a median of about $2,300 more per year than The University of Findlay graduates about ten years after starting college ($48,800 vs. $46,500), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Findlay graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than Carthage graduates ($25,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, The University of Findlay graduates have an estimated $21 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Carthage graduates ($258 vs. $279).
• More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of Findlay students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.