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Overview |
Emory | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 60% |
Admission |
Emory | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $201 |
Diversity |
Emory | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emory | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 2,059 students)
Emory vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 9% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Carleton College than Emory University ($62,244.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Carleton College ($26,680 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 6.4% lower than costs at Emory University ($15,990 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carleton College than Emory University (60% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Carleton College ($48,914 vs. $46,821)
Emory vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 20 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Emory students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Carleton College has a higher acceptance rate (16.6%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Emory University (93% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $65,600)
- Emory University students graduate with a $2,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($17,233 vs. $19,500)
- Emory graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($178 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/