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Overview |
Wright State | Carthage | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Wright State | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 2,667 students)
Wright State vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 219% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Carthage than Wright State University Main Campus ($34,500.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Carthage ($15,650 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 18.4% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,686 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 131.6% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($20,535 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 111 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Wright State vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/