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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Carthage | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Carthage than Wesleyan College ($34,500.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Carthage ($13,900 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 15% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,996 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 20.8% larger than aid received Carthage College ($24,800 vs. $20,535)
Wesleyan College vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Wesleyan College (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/