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Overview |
Emory | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 89% |
Admission |
Emory | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $234 |
Diversity |
Emory | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emory | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 2,175 students)
Emory vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 9% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Macalester College than Emory University ($62,270.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Macalester College ($26,680 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 21.5% lower than costs at Emory University ($14,000 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Emory University (89% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Macalester College ($48,914 vs. $40,262)
Emory vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 22 points higher than at Macalester College (1358)
- Incoming Emory students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Macalester College (31)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Macalester College (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $27,400 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $54,100)
- Emory University students graduate with a $5,437 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($17,233 vs. $22,670)
- Emory graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($178 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/