Wittenberg University vs. Carthage

Comparable Facts

Compare Wittenberg University in Springfield, OH with Carthage College in Kenosha, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Carthage College is larger than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,844 students vs. 1,285 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Wittenberg University is located in Springfield, OH (Small City setting); Carthage College is in Kenosha, WI (Midsize Suburban setting).
• Wittenberg University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Carthage College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Wittenberg University 12:1; Carthage College 14:1.

Wittenberg University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Carthage? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Carthage ($23,537 vs. $27,066).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 10.6% lower than at Carthage College ($12,022 vs. $13,450).
• Wittenberg University is 18.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than Carthage (about $7,190 more per year; $45,940.00 vs. $38,750.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 18.6% higher at Wittenberg University than at Carthage College (about $7,190 more per year; $45,940.00 vs. $38,750.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Wittenberg University as at Carthage College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 45.3% larger than aid received by Carthage College students ($34,556 vs. $23,784).

Wittenberg University vs. Carthage Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Carthage? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Carthage and Wittenberg University.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Wittenberg University (1130) is 30 points higher than at Carthage (1100).
• Incoming Wittenberg University students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at Carthage).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Wittenberg University 980/1275; Carthage College 1000/1205.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Wittenberg University 21/28; Carthage College 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Wittenberg University - Test optional; Carthage - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Carthage (3.36).
• Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Wittenberg University (72.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 11.6% at Wittenberg University vs. 11.3% at Carthage.

Wittenberg University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Wittenberg University and Carthage? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Wittenberg University's six-year graduation rate (71%) is higher than Carthage College's (59%).
• Graduates from Carthage College earn a median of about $2,500 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates about ten years after starting college ($48,800 vs. $46,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Carthage College and Wittenberg University graduates have the same median loan debt ($27,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Carthage College and Wittenberg University graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($279 vs. $279).
• More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.