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Carleton College Trinity College Grinnell Skidmore College Oberlin Kenyon St Olaf Oxy Minnesota Reed Lafayette College Case Western| Connecticut College | Macalester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Connecticut College | Macalester College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,620 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,620 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,280 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,220 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,355 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,744 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1490 | 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 |
Connecticut College | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $234 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Macalester College is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,948 students)
Connecticut College vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Macalester College?
- Connecticut College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Macalester College for in-state tuition ($62,620.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Connecticut College than Macalester College ($62,620.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macalester College than Connecticut College ($36,095 vs. $43,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 23.4% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($14,000 vs. $17,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Macalester College (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($40,262 vs. $36,355)
Connecticut College vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (40.4%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Connecticut College vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Connecticut College (87% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $880 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($22,670 vs. $23,550)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($234 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College 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/