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Overview |
Carleton College | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 43% |
Admission |
Carleton College | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Carleton College | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $205 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Carleton College | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 2,059 students)
Carleton College vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or WUSTL ?
- Carleton College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than WUSTL for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $59,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Carleton College than Washington University in St Louis ($62,244.00 vs. $59,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Carleton College ($23,432 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 15.5% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($15,990 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carleton College than Washington University in St Louis (60% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 24.3% larger than aid received Carleton College ($58,188 vs. $46,821)
Carleton College vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 69 points higher than at Carleton College (1400)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Carleton College (3.9)
- Carleton College has a higher acceptance rate (16.6%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
Carleton College vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is the same as at Washington University in St Louis (93% vs. 93%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $17,200 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $65,600)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $400 lower median federal student loan debt than WUSTL graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,900)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than WUSTL graduates. ($201 vs. $205)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WUSTL students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/