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Overview |
Carthage | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,667 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carthage.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carthage | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,648 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,209 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,535 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Carthage | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,112 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Carthage | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carthage | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Carthage | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Carthage | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Carthage | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin River Falls is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 2,667 students)
Carthage vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carthage or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Carthage College is 436.7% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.2% higher at Carthage than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($34,500.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Carthage ($13,427 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 56.3% lower than costs at Carthage College ($8,094 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than University of Wisconsin River Falls (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 357.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($20,535 vs. $4,489)
Carthage vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carthage or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Carthage .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 95 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1050)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Carthage vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carthage or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Carthage.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than University of Wisconsin River Falls (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $4,700 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $4,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($22,725 vs. $27,000)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/