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Hamilton College Macalester College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Grinnell Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury St Olaf Bucknell| Carleton College | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carleton College | Colgate | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 41% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1410/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Carleton College | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $166 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Carleton College | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,059 students)
Carleton College vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Carleton College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $62,244.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Colgate than Carleton College ($63,904.00 vs. $62,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Carleton College ($27,074 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 0.7% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,990 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carleton College than Colgate University (60% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Carleton College ($54,647 vs. $46,821)
Carleton College vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 26 points higher than at Colgate (1374)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Carleton College has a higher acceptance rate (16.6%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Carleton College vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Colgate University (93% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $65,600)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $19,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($166 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/