Carthage College, WI
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Main Campus
Carthage College Rankings
Affordability35
Selectivity44
Retention40
Graduation31
Earnings41
Diversity44
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Carthage College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing28%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education2%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs1%
History3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts10%
Admissions
Getting into Carthage College
68%
Admission Rate
575
Median SAT Math
560
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Carthage College
$44K
In-State Tuition
$44K
Out-of-State Tuition
$56K
Average Total Cost
$28K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $24K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $27K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Carthage College
85%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
68%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 46% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 34% | 14% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $11K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 63% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 79% | 59% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 80% | 65% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Carthage College
77%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
62%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 59% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 62% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 61% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 63% | 53% |
| Black | 61% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 40% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 59% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Carthage College
96%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$49K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 91% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 90% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 89% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 89% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $49K | $47K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Carthage College
2,751
Undergraduates
89%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
109
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 69% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 31% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 20% | 14% |
| >$110K | 38% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Carthage College, WI
Gateway Technical College
2 miles, SW
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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