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Overview |
Colby College | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 89% |
Admission |
Colby College | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 |
Colby College | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $234 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Colby College | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | 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
- Colby College is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 2,175 students)
Colby College vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Macalester College than Colby College ($62,270.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Macalester College ($16,951 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 16.6% lower than costs at Colby College ($14,000 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Colby College (89% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 53.3% larger than aid received Macalester College ($61,714 vs. $40,262)
Colby College vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 5 points higher than at Macalester College (1358)
- Incoming Colby College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Macalester College (31)
- Accepted freshman Colby College 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 Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College 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 Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Macalester College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $19,300 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $54,100)
- Colby College students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($19,345 vs. $22,670)
- Colby College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($200 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colby College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/