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Overview |
UChicago | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 60% |
Admission |
UChicago | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
Academics |
UChicago | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $201 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
UChicago | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 73% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 2,059 students)
UChicago vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Carleton College?
- Carleton College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than UChicago for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $61,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Carleton College than University of Chicago ($62,244.00 vs. $61,179.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carleton College than UChicago ($31,494 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 15% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($15,990 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carleton College than University of Chicago (60% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 3.4% larger than aid received Carleton College ($48,422 vs. $46,821)
UChicago vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 106 points higher than at Carleton College (1400)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Carleton College (3.9)
- Carleton College has a higher acceptance rate (16.6%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than University of Chicago (93% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $32,900 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $65,600)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $19,500)
- UChicago graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($149 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UChicago students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/