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Overview |
Bethel University | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $234 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel University | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 2,175 students)
Bethel University vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 51.5% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Macalester College than Bethel University ($62,270.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Macalester College ($29,915 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 21.8% lower than costs at Macalester College ($11,490 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Macalester College (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 63.8% larger than aid received Bethel University ($40,262 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 231 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Bethel University vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Bethel University (87% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $50,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $1,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($22,670 vs. $24,400)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($234 vs. $252)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/