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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 60% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $201 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Claremont McKenna for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Carleton College than Claremont McKenna College ($62,244.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than Carleton College ($28,701 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 17% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($15,990 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carleton College than Claremont McKenna College (60% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Carleton College ($50,020 vs. $46,821)
Claremont McKenna vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 8 points higher than at Carleton College (1400)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have at the same average ACT score (31) as 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 Claremont McKenna (3.89)
- Carleton College has a higher acceptance rate (16.6%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna or Carleton College? 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 Carleton College and Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Claremont McKenna College (93% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $32,200 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $65,600)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $4,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($14,967 vs. $19,500)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($154 vs. $201)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/