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Overview |
Macalester College | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 73% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1280/1495 | ||
| 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 |
Macalester College | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Macalester College | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Bryn Mawr | ||
| 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 Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,742 students)
Macalester College vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Bryn Mawr?
- Macalester College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Bryn Mawr for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Macalester College than Bryn Mawr College ($62,270.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macalester College than Bryn Mawr ($36,095 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 28.9% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($14,000 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Bryn Mawr College (89% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 10% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($40,262 vs. $36,618)
Macalester College vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 12 points higher than at Bryn Mawr (1346)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bryn Mawr (30)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Bryn Mawr has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Bryn Mawr? 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 Bryn Mawr and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is the same as at Bryn Mawr College (87% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $3,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($22,670 vs. $26,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/