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Overview |
Clarke University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarke University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | 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 |
Clarke University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Clarke University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | 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 Clarke University based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or Carthage?
- Clarke University is 7% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Clarke University than Carthage College ($36,900.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than Clarke University ($26,209 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 19.3% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,600 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 23.7% larger than aid received Carthage College ($25,403 vs. $20,535)
Clarke University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 100 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Clarke University (23)
- Accepted freshman Clarke University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.36) as students at Carthage (3.36)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Clarke University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University 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 Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Carthage College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $42,800)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/