Swartmore vs Grinnell vs Carleton vs Vassar

[merc81]

Though it was created several years ago, the chart in reply #26 can give you an ideas as to what courses to look for in a LAC CS program:

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/math-computer-science-majors/1814245-computer-science-at-some-smaller-schools-including-liberal-arts-colleges-p2.html

In deciding between Carleton and Grinnell, you might want to consider the comparative breadths of their general curricula. For example, Carleton offers an extensive geology program, so if you think you might want to explore in that field, then you would have that option.