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Overview |
Grinnell | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $234 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Grinnell | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Grinnell based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Grinnell for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Macalester College than Grinnell College ($62,270.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grinnell College than Macalester College ($33,467 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 7.5% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($14,000 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Macalester College (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 4.9% larger than aid received Macalester College ($42,231 vs. $40,262)
Grinnell vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 44 points higher than at Macalester College (1358)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Macalester College (31)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell 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 Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Macalester College (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $54,100)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $22,670)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($136 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grinnell students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/