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Overview |
Cedarville University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 |
Cedarville University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,667 students)
Cedarville University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 0% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Carthage than Cedarville University ($34,500.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Carthage ($25,462 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 50.6% lower than costs at Carthage College ($8,400 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($20,535 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 24 points higher than at Carthage (1145)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Carthage College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/