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Overview |
Carleton College | Denison | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Carleton College | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Carleton College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Denison University is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,059 students)
Carleton College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Denison?
- Carleton College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Carleton College than Denison University ($62,244.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carleton College than Denison ($31,494 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 11% lower than costs at Carleton College ($14,400 vs. $15,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Carleton College (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 28.3% larger than aid received Denison University ($46,821 vs. $36,497)
Carleton College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Carleton College .
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Carleton College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or Denison? 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 Denison and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Denison University (93% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Carleton College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $56,100)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/