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Overview |
Amherst | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,898 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #16 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,500 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,500 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,367 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,693 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 89% |
Admission |
Amherst | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,864 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,079 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1550 | 1340/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $234 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Amherst | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Macalester College is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,898 students)
Amherst vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Macalester College?
- Amherst College is 2% more expensive to attend than Macalester College for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Amherst than Macalester College ($63,500.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Macalester College ($21,367 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 19.6% lower than costs at Amherst College ($14,000 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Amherst College (89% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 45.8% larger than aid received Macalester College ($58,693 vs. $40,262)
Amherst vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Amherst .
- The average SAT score at Amherst College (1451) is 93 points higher than at Macalester College (1358)
- Incoming Amherst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Macalester College (31)
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Amherst (7.3%)
Amherst vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst or Macalester College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Macalester College and Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Macalester College (96% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $27,900 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $54,100)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $9,695 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($12,975 vs. $22,670)
- Amherst graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($134 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Amherst students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/