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Overview |
Carleton College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 65% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $144 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Carleton College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 2,059 students)
Carleton College vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Vanderbilt?
- Carleton College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Vanderbilt for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $58,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Carleton College than Vanderbilt University ($62,244.00 vs. $58,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Carleton College ($25,606 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 24.2% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($15,990 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanderbilt University than Carleton College (65% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Carleton College ($53,932 vs. $46,821)
Carleton College vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 98 points higher than at Carleton College (1400)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Vanderbilt (3.89)
- Carleton College has a higher acceptance rate (16.6%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Carleton College vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Vanderbilt University (93% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $17,500 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $65,600)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $19,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($144 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanderbilt students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/