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Overview |
ONU | Carthage | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ONU | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
ONU | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
ONU | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 64% | ||
Campus |
ONU | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 2,667 students)
ONU vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Carthage?
- Ohio Northern University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at ONU than Carthage College ($35,480.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than ONU ($26,209 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 2% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($12,648 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 18% larger than aid received Carthage College ($24,235 vs. $20,535)
ONU vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 13 points higher than at Carthage (1145)
- Incoming ONU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU 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 ONU.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Carthage College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $22,400 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $48,800)
- Carthage College and ONU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carthage College and ONU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/