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Carleton College Grinnell Oberlin Roosevelt University Loyola Kenyon ISU St Olaf UIC Oxy Minnesota Northern Illinois| DePaul University | Macalester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePaul | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $64,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $64,678 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $15,477 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $38,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $40,329 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
DePaul | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 8,099 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 2,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1350/1510 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $234 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 69% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 2,142 students)
DePaul vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 48.1% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($64,678.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Macalester College than DePaul University ($64,678.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePaul University than Macalester College ($32,129 vs. $38,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 19.3% lower than costs at DePaul University ($15,477 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Macalester College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 45.2% larger than aid received DePaul University ($40,329 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at DePaul (3.8)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Macalester College (28.2%)
DePaul vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than DePaul University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $662 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($22,670 vs. $23,332)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($234 vs. $241)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/