Haverford College is the more selective of the two, admitting 12.4% of applicants versus 21.8% at Carleton College. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $10,567 per year at Carleton College versus $10,567 at Haverford College. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1460–1530 at Carleton College and 1470–1540 at Haverford College.
| Metric | Carleton College | Haverford College |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 21.8% | 12.4% |
| Early acceptance rate | 34.6% | 29.0% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1460–1530 | 1470–1540 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.9 | 3.93 |
| Yield rate | 35.0% | 43.0% |
| Class size | 518 | 387 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $10,567 | $10,567 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $52,567 | $50,567 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
No. Haverford College is more selective: it admits 12.4% of applicants, versus 21.8% at Carleton College, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
They cost about the same: for a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $10,567 per year at Carleton College and $10,567 at Haverford College (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
Stats compare the schools — the simulation compares you against each school's applicant pool.
Estimate your chances at Carleton College and Haverford College