Carleton [30K] vs Macalester [35K] vs AU [50K] for Poli Sci & Math

Shelby_Balik
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:16:35 +0000

I would choose either Carleton or Mac over AU, simply because they both have amazing resources. I don’t know as much about the math programs, but my S26 is currently looking into these schools, and poli sci is one of his strong interests. Mac has a few different poli sci-adjacent programs and benefits from its close partnerships with the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The poli sci major either requires or encourages students to do field work in the community for credit, which can open up opportunities. Carleton offers its poli sci students the chance to do a term in DC (so you’d get your DC experience even if you’re not at AU), which combines an internship or field experience with a seminar. These seem like incredible opportunities for poli sci students, especially combined with the personal attention you’d get at both schools.