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Overview |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 9,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $12,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $18,028 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $9,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $18,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 84% |
Admission |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 9,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 7,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1120/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 2,059 students)
Carleton College vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- Carleton College is 392.5% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $12,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.3% higher at Carleton College than University of Minnesota Duluth ($62,244.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Carleton College ($18,031 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 65.9% lower than costs at Carleton College ($9,638 vs. $15,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than Carleton College (84% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 537.5% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($46,821 vs. $7,345)
Carleton College vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or University of Minnesota-Duluth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Duluth or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 291 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Duluth (1109)
- Incoming Carleton College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Carleton College vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or University of Minnesota-Duluth? 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (93% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Carleton College earn on average $12,100 more per year than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $53,500)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/