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Augustana Marquette University Loyola Bradley Carroll University Elmhurst College Butler North Central College Valpo Lake Forest College Beloit College ISU| Bethany Lutheran College | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Carthage | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BLC | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
BLC | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 64% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carthage College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 21.8% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Carthage than Bethany Lutheran College ($34,500.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Carthage ($18,525 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 52.9% lower than costs at Carthage College ($8,270 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 0.8% larger than aid received Carthage College ($20,705 vs. $20,535)
BLC vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 71 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC 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 BLC.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $11,500 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/