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Overview |
Carleton College | Brown | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 46% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Carleton College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $155 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Carleton College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Brown | ||
| 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
- Brown University is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 2,059 students)
Carleton College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Brown?
- Brown University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Carleton College for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $62,244.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Brown than Carleton College ($62,680.00 vs. $62,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Carleton College ($26,723 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 0.9% lower than costs at Carleton College ($15,840 vs. $15,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carleton College than Brown University (60% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Carleton College ($55,847 vs. $46,821)
Carleton College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 57 points higher than at Carleton College (1400)
- Incoming Brown students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Carleton College (3.9)
- Carleton College has a higher acceptance rate (16.6%) than Brown (5.1%)
Carleton College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or Brown? 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 Brown and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Carleton College (95% vs. 93%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $65,600)
- Brown University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- Brown graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brown students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/