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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Carthage | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Iowa | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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
- University of Iowa is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 2,667 students)
Iowa vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 296.1% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Carthage than University of Iowa ($34,500.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Carthage ($19,587 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 10.2% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,476 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 106.2% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($20,535 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 19 points higher than at Carthage (1145)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Iowa vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Carthage College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $11,000 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa 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/