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Overview |
Macalester College | F&M | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 63% |
Admission |
Macalester College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $227 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Macalester College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,990 students)
Macalester College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Macalester College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at F&M than Macalester College ($65,652.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Macalester College ($31,135 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 7.4% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,000 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Franklin and Marshall College (89% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 22.1% larger than aid received Macalester College ($49,177 vs. $40,262)
Macalester College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Macalester College .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or F&M? 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 F&M and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,100)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $670 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,670)
- F&M graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($227 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/