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Overview |
Carleton College | Stevens | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1380/1510 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Carleton College | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $292 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Carleton College | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Stevens | ||
| 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 2,059 students)
Carleton College vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Stevens?
- Carleton College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Carleton College than Stevens Institute of Technology ($62,244.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carleton College than Stevens ($31,494 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carleton College are 6.8% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($15,990 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Carleton College (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 46.5% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($46,821 vs. $31,949)
Carleton College vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 60 points higher than at Stevens (1340)
- Incoming Carleton College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Stevens (31)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Stevens (3.88)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Carleton College vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or Stevens? 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 Stevens and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (93% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $23,500 more per year than Carleton College graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $65,600)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($19,500 vs. $28,250)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($201 vs. $292)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevens 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/