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Overview |
Carleton College | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 91% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $224 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Carleton College | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Carleton College | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Carleton College based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 2,059 students)
Carleton College vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Nebraska?
- Carleton College is 701.1% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($62,244.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at Carleton College than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($62,244.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Carleton College ($16,805 vs. $31,494)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 28.6% lower than costs at Carleton College ($12,430 vs. $15,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Carleton College (91% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carleton College students is 327.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($46,821 vs. $10,941)
Carleton College vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 255 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Carleton College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Carleton College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Carleton College vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton College or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (93% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Carleton College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $49,600)
- Carleton College students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,700)
- Carleton College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($201 vs. $224)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/