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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 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 |
Wittenberg University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,667 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Carthage?
- Wittenberg University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Wittenberg University than Carthage College ($42,260.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Carthage ($22,912 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 12.1% lower than costs at Carthage College ($11,280 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 58.9% larger than aid received Carthage College ($32,632 vs. $20,535)
Wittenberg University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Wittenberg University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Carthage College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,300)
- Carthage College and Wittenberg University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carthage College and Wittenberg University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($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/