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Overview |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,069 | 9,350 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | #544 | ||
| 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) | $65,043 | $12,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,043 | $18,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,434 | $19,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,916 | $6,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 90% |
Admission |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,464 | 9,502 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1128/1335 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
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 | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| 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 | 21% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 14% | ||
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 (9,350 students vs. 2,069 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 409.5% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($65,043.00 vs. $12,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.2% higher at Carleton College than University of Minnesota Duluth ($65,043.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Carleton College ($19,542 vs. $29,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 63.7% lower than costs at Carleton College ($10,206 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Duluth than Carleton College (90% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 659.8% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($51,916 vs. $6,833)
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 (81.8%) than Carleton College (22.3%)
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/