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Overview |
Carleton College | Rice | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 8,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #9 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | rice.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Rice | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $54,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $54,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $19,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $51,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 56% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Rice | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 31,443 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 2,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 44.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.96 | ||
| 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 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Carleton College | Rice | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Rice | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $86,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $10,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $105 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Rice | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Carleton College | Rice | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Rice | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rice University is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (8,672 students vs. 2,059 students)
Carleton College vs. Rice Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Rice?
- Carleton College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Rice for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Carleton College than Rice University ($62,244.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than Carleton College ($19,902 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rice University are 6.6% lower than costs at Carleton College ($15,000 vs. $15,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carleton College than Rice University (60% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rice University students is 11% larger than aid received Carleton College ($51,955 vs. $46,821)
Carleton College vs. Rice Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Rice? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rice or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 82 points higher than at Carleton College (1400)
- Incoming Rice students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Carleton College (31)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Carleton College (3.9)
- Carleton College has a higher acceptance rate (16.6%) than Rice (8.7%)
Carleton College vs. Rice Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or Rice? 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 Rice and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Rice University (93% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $65,600)
- Rice University students graduate with a $9,273 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($10,227 vs. $19,500)
- Rice graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($105 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rice students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/