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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 89% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 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 | 1440/1550 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $234 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | 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 Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 3% more expensive to attend than Claremont McKenna for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Macalester College than Claremont McKenna College ($62,270.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than Macalester College ($28,701 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 33.7% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($14,000 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Claremont McKenna College (89% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Macalester College ($50,020 vs. $40,262)
Claremont McKenna vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 50 points higher than at Macalester College (1358)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Macalester College (31)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Macalester College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $43,700 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $54,100)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $7,703 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($14,967 vs. $22,670)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($154 vs. $234)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/