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BU Villanova Northeastern Carleton College Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Grinnell Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame| Boston College | Macalester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 89% |
Admission |
BC | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 |
BC | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $234 |
Diversity |
BC | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
BC | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 69% | ||
Campus |
BC | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 2,175 students)
BC vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Macalester College?
- Boston College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Macalester College for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at BC than Macalester College ($62,950.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Macalester College ($30,559 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 15.1% lower than costs at Boston College ($14,000 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Boston College (89% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Macalester College ($49,992 vs. $40,262)
BC vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 22 points higher than at Macalester College (1358)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Macalester College (31)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Macalester College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $36,800 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $54,100)
- Boston College students graduate with a $3,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,670)
- BC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($196 vs. $234)
- More BC 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/