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Overview |
Hamline University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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 |
Hamline University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Hamline University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Hamline 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 Hamline University based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Carthage?
- Hamline University is 32% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Hamline University than Carthage College ($45,540.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Carthage ($23,021 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 12.8% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,213 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 60.8% larger than aid received Carthage College ($33,013 vs. $20,535)
Hamline University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 18 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Hamline University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Carthage College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,800)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/