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Augustana Marquette University Loyola Bradley Carroll University Elmhurst College Butler North Central College Valpo Lake Forest College Beloit College ISU| Central College | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Carthage | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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 |
Central College | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central College | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Central College | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Central College | 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 Central College based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Carthage than Central College ($34,500.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Carthage ($23,303 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 16.5% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,860 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 86.7% larger than aid received Central College ($20,535 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 77 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Carthage College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $800 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $48,000)
- Carthage College and Central College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carthage College and Central College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/