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Overview |
Carleton College | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 54,955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $14,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $33,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $11,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $16,018 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $11,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 63% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 38,050 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 28,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1290/1500 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Carleton College | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $208 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Carleton College | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Minnesota | ||
| 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 Twin Cities is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 2,059 students)
Carleton College vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Minnesota?
- Carleton College is 344.4% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Carleton College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($62,244.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Carleton College ($16,018 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 34.4% lower than costs at Carleton College ($11,894 vs. $15,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Carleton College (63% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 311.1% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($46,821 vs. $11,388)
Carleton College vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 112 points higher than at Minnesota (1288)
- Incoming Carleton College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Minnesota (29)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Carleton College vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (93% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Carleton College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $58,200)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $685 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,185)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($201 vs. $208)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/