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Overview |
Brandeis University | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 89% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | 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
- Brandeis University is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 2,175 students)
Brandeis University vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Brandeis University for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Macalester College than Brandeis University ($62,270.00 vs. $61,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macalester College than Brandeis University ($36,095 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 22.1% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($14,000 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Brandeis University (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 19.4% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($40,262 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 2 points higher than at Macalester College (1358)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Macalester College (31)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Macalester College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $4,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($22,670 vs. $27,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/