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Overview |
Macalester College | Denison | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Macalester College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Denison?
- Macalester College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Macalester College than Denison University ($62,270.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macalester College than Denison ($36,095 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 2.9% lower than costs at Denison University ($14,000 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Macalester College (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Denison University ($40,262 vs. $36,497)
Macalester College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Macalester College .
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Denison (22%)
Macalester College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Denison? 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 Denison and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Denison University (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $3,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($22,670 vs. $26,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/