Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Carleton College U of R Carnegie Mellon Grinnell Oberlin Emory Lehigh WUSTL RPI Rose-Hulman Kenyon Tulane| Macalester College | Case Western Reserve University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Macalester College | Case Western | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 12,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #49 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | case.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Macalester College | Case Western | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $61,040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $61,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $17,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $38,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $35,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Case Western | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 38,701 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 10,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1410/1540 | ||
| 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 | Case Western | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Macalester College | Case Western | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $84,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $24,066 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $248 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Case Western | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Macalester College | Case Western | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Case Western | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. Case Western Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Case Western?
- Macalester College is 2% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Macalester College than Case Western Reserve University ($62,270.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macalester College than Case Western ($36,095 vs. $38,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 23% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($14,000 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Case Western Reserve University (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($40,262 vs. $35,452)
Macalester College vs. Case Western Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Case Western? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Case Western or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 40 points higher than at Macalester College (1358)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Macalester College (31)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Macalester College vs. Case Western Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Case Western? 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 Case Western and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Case Western Reserve University (87% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $30,600 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $1,396 lower median federal student loan debt than Case Western graduates. ($22,670 vs. $24,066)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Case Western graduates. ($234 vs. $248)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/