Did you mean run XC on the team? Has your kid talked to coaches at both places? Might be useful to compare from that standpoint. Different coaching styles or enthusiasm for having your kid on the team. Apologies if you didn’t mean as a team athlete.
I’d guess there’s more political “diversity” at Carleton than at Pitzer but I’m not saying that either one is a good or bad thing (having lots of committed and active progressives can be a great thing; having a more significant sprinkling of conservatives/disinteresteds can be a great thing).
Both great places! But I agree they are significantly different in vibe from what I’ve read and heard.