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Overview |
Scripps College | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $201 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Scripps College | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Carleton College than Scripps College ($62,244.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carleton College than Scripps College ($31,494 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 23.9% lower than costs at Scripps College ($15,990 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Carleton College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 121.4% larger than aid received Scripps College ($46,821 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 38 points higher than at Scripps College (1362)
- Incoming Scripps College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Carleton College (3.9)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (27.9%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Scripps College vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Scripps College (93% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Carleton College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $19,500)
- Scripps College 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 Scripps College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 91%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/