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BU Villanova Northeastern Macalester College Tufts Grinnell Babson Colgate St Olaf Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU| Boston College | Carleton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Carleton College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | carleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Carleton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $62,244 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $62,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $15,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $31,494 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $46,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 60% |
Admission |
BC | Carleton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 8,583 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 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 | 1435/1540 | 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | Carleton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Carleton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $201 |
Diversity |
BC | Carleton College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Carleton College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 73% | ||
Campus |
BC | Carleton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 2,059 students)
BC vs. Carleton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Carleton College?
- Boston College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Carleton College for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $62,244.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at BC than Carleton College ($62,950.00 vs. $62,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Carleton College ($30,559 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 0.8% lower than costs at Boston College ($15,990 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carleton College than Boston College (60% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Carleton College ($49,992 vs. $46,821)
BC vs. Carleton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Carleton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carleton College or BC .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 20 points higher than at BC (1380)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at BC (3.86)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (16.7%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
BC vs. Carleton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Boston College (93% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $25,300 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $65,600)
- Boston College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,500)
- BC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/