by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Carthage degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Carthage measures up.
Carthage is ranked #2,322 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #51 of 57 for value.
Among the majors Carthage offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Voice Performance | #37 of 66 |
| Neurosciences | #98 of 174 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | #101 of 179 |
| Biology | #101 of 179 |
| Graphic Design | #119 of 199 |
| Environmental Science | #205 of 272 |
| Criminal Justice | #218 of 280 |
| Design & Applied Arts | #220 of 344 |
| Performing Arts | #220 of 344 |
| General Music | #248 of 311 |
Read the full Carthage value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Carthage College is ranked #19 out of #62 in Wisconsin for quality and #51 out of #57 for Wisconsin value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Carthage financial aid page to be sure.
Carthage College is ranked #2,322 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Carthage College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Carthage costs about $26,565. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $106,260 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $50,850 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $26,565 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $26,565 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $106,260 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Carthage net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Carthage costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Carthage degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $203,400 | — | — |
| All Students | $106,260 | #2,322 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $106,260 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $203,400 | — | — |
| All Students | $106,260 | #51 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $106,260 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Carthage shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,307 |
| $30K–$48K | $20,228 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,692 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,465 |
| Over $110K | $27,527 |
About 100% of Carthage undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,704 per year. Get more details on the Carthage financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Carthage cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.