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Augustana Marquette University Loyola Cabrini College Bradley Carroll University Temple Messiah College Elmhurst College Arcadia Cairn WCU| Eastern University | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Eastern University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 2,667 students)
Eastern University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Carthage?
- Eastern University is 4% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Eastern University than Carthage College ($35,864.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than Eastern University ($26,209 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 1.8% lower than costs at Carthage College ($12,424 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Carthage College ($25,542 vs. $20,535)
Eastern University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 119 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Carthage College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/