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Hamilton College Carleton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell Grinnell University of Richmond| Macalester College | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macalester College | Colgate | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 41% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $166 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Macalester College | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Macalester College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Colgate than Macalester College ($63,904.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Macalester College ($27,074 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 15% lower than costs at Colgate University ($14,000 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Colgate University (89% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 35.7% larger than aid received Macalester College ($54,647 vs. $40,262)
Macalester College vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 16 points higher than at Macalester College (1358)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Macalester College (31)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Macalester College vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Macalester College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $54,100)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $6,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $22,670)
- Colgate graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($166 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/