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Carleton College Washington and Lee University of Richmond Grinnell Oberlin UNC Chapel Hill Duke Kenyon Elon William & Mary Furman Emory| Macalester College | Davidson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macalester College | Davidson | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 1,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $56,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $56,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $15,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $26,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $46,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 65% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 6,479 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 1,098 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 49.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1350/1500 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Macalester College | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $175 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macalester College | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Davidson | ||
| 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
- Macalester College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,927 students)
Macalester College vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Davidson?
- Macalester College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Macalester College than Davidson College ($62,270.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Macalester College ($26,704 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 12.5% lower than costs at Davidson College ($14,000 vs. $15,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Davidson College (89% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Macalester College ($46,496 vs. $40,262)
Macalester College vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 3 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Macalester College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Davidson (31)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.81) as students at Davidson (3.81)
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Macalester College vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Macalester College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $54,100)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $5,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,670)
- Davidson graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($175 vs. $234)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Macalester College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/