It looks like Carleton does a good job of providing financial aid for those that need it. Certainly paying tuition that is higher than almost every school in the country (yes I know there are a few that are more) is something out of reach for many. However, their lack of providing merit based aid will cost them good students. I know because my son will not be attending. It just doesn’t make sense economically to pay the entire cost when other good schools offer merit based scholarships to help reduce the cost of a college education. Being from Minnesota and attending the Mayo Clinic for my Orthopaedic residency has made me proud of the wonderful education available in Minnesota, but I just can’t stomach paying that much more to attend Carleton. I’m quite certain their are plenty others who feel the same.