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Overview |
Quincy University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Quincy, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,307 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #635 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quincy.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quincy University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,985 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,052 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quincy University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,760 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 1,086 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
Quincy University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quincy University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quincy University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
Quincy University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Quincy 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 Quincy University based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 1,307 students)
Quincy University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 8% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Carthage than Quincy University ($34,500.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Carthage ($11,985 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 10.6% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,440 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 51.2% larger than aid received Carthage College ($31,052 vs. $20,535)
Quincy University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quincy University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Quincy University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 135 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Quincy University (61.7%)
Quincy University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quincy 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 Quincy University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Quincy University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $45,500)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/