Carthage College Value of an Education

Is Carthage Priced Well for its Value?

Check out Carthage College's educational value before you overpay!

Within Wisconsin, Carthage College is Considered a High Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Carthage College's overall average net price combined with a high quality education, results in a lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Wisconsin. This lands Carthage College in the #23 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin.

Nationally, Good School, Bad Price

The quality of education you will receive at Carthage College places it in the top 40% of all colleges and universities nationwide. However, when compared to other schools that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Carthage is higher than it should be. This has earned it a low #881 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While this school earns good marks for quality, you can receive a comparable education elsewhere at a better price.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Carthage College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$20,234 - Berea College $108,822 - University of Mount Union $113,361 - Carroll College $117,076 - St Catherine University $119,940 - Northwestern College Minnesota $123,500 - Andrews University
	Good	$127,475 - Norwich University $132,897 - University of St Francis $134,176 - Towson University $136,021 - Springfield College
Average	Fair
	Low	$153,287 - Carthage College
Overpriced	Poor

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And the Grand Total Comes To: $153,287

On average, a bachelor's degree at Carthage College will cost you about $153,287. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $36,761 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$36,761
Average Years to Graduate	4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$153,287

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Carthage College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$229,089	1,262	D-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$153,287	1,167	D+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$147,582	1,292	D-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$229,089	31	D-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$153,287	32	D-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$147,582	32	D-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Wisconsin.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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