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Overview |
Carthage | UWSP | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,667 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carthage.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carthage | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,648 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,209 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,535 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Carthage | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,112 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/24 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Carthage | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carthage | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
Carthage | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Carthage | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Carthage | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 2,667 students)
Carthage vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carthage or UWSP?
- Carthage College is 415.1% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124% higher at Carthage than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($34,500.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Carthage ($13,702 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 58.1% lower than costs at Carthage College ($8,000 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 392.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($20,535 vs. $4,169)
Carthage vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carthage or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Carthage .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 95 points higher than at UWSP (1050)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Carthage vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carthage or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Carthage.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Carthage College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $7,100 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $2,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($24,360 vs. $27,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/