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Overview |
Taylor University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Taylor University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Taylor 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
- Carthage College is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Carthage?
- Taylor University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Taylor University than Carthage College ($37,176.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than Taylor University ($26,209 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 14.4% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,058 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Carthage College ($23,303 vs. $20,535)
Taylor University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 46 points higher than at Carthage (1145)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Carthage College (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Taylor University 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/