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Overview |
Macalester College | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Macalester College | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Macalester College | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Fisk University | ||
| 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 Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,055 students)
Macalester College vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Fisk University?
- Macalester College is 188.3% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.3% higher at Macalester College than Fisk University ($62,270.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Macalester College ($20,578 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 21.7% lower than costs at Macalester College ($11,500 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Macalester College (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 116.7% larger than aid received Fisk University ($40,262 vs. $18,580)
Macalester College vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 421 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Fisk University? 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 Fisk University and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Fisk University (87% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $18,200 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $35,900)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $3,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($22,670 vs. $26,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/