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Overview |
Bates | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 89% |
Admission |
Bates | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $234 |
Diversity |
Bates | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bates | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 2% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Macalester College than Bates College ($62,270.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Macalester College ($27,491 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 23% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,000 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Bates College (89% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 27.7% larger than aid received Macalester College ($51,414 vs. $40,262)
Bates vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Bates .
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Macalester College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $21,600 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $54,100)
- Bates College students graduate with a $8,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $22,670)
- Bates graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($149 vs. $234)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Macalester College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/