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Overview |
Carleton College | Davidson | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 65% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Carleton College | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $175 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Carleton College | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Davidson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carleton College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,927 students)
Carleton College vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Davidson?
- Carleton College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Carleton College than Davidson College ($62,244.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Carleton College ($26,704 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 1.5% lower than costs at Carleton College ($15,750 vs. $15,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Carleton College (65% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 0.7% larger than aid received Davidson College ($46,821 vs. $46,496)
Carleton College vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 45 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Carleton College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Davidson has a higher acceptance rate (16.9%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Carleton College vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Davidson College (93% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Carleton College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Davidson graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $63,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,500)
- Davidson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($175 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davidson students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/