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Overview |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Morris, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,069 | 1,020 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,043 | $12,932 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,043 | $15,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $10,074 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,434 | $9,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,916 | $16,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 96% |
Admission |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,464 | 3,477 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 2,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 11% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| 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 University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (2,069 students vs. 1,020 students)
Carleton College vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or University of Minnesota-Morris?
- Carleton College is 403% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Morris for in-state tuition ($65,043.00 vs. $12,932.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.3% higher at Carleton College than University of Minnesota Morris ($65,043.00 vs. $15,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than Carleton College ($9,539 vs. $29,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Morris are 65.9% lower than costs at Carleton College ($10,074 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Morris than Carleton College (96% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 223.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Morris ($51,916 vs. $16,059)
Carleton College vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or University of Minnesota-Morris? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Morris or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 254 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Morris (1146)
- Incoming Carleton College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Minnesota-Morris (25)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Minnesota-Morris (3.54)
- University of Minnesota-Morris has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Carleton College (22.3%)
Carleton College vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or University of Minnesota-Morris? 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-Morris and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than University of Minnesota Morris (93% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Carleton College earn on average $23,200 more per year than University of Minnesota-Morris graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris and Carleton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,500 vs. $19,500)
- University of Minnesota Morris and Carleton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Morris students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/