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Carleton College Grinnell Oberlin Kenyon St Olaf Oxy Minnesota Reed NYU Pratt Institute Stevens Case Western| Macalester College | Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macalester College | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1390/1530 | ||
| 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 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Macalester College | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $172 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Macalester College | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Macalester College is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 958 students)
Macalester College vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Cooper Union?
- Macalester College is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Macalester College than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($62,270.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Macalester College ($26,194 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 30.2% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($14,000 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($40,262 vs. $39,305)
Macalester College vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Macalester College .
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Cooper Union (22.5%)
Macalester College vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Cooper Union? 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 Cooper Union and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (87% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art earn on average $9,900 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $54,100)
- Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art students graduate with a $6,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($16,662 vs. $22,670)
- Cooper Union graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($172 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/