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Overview |
Macalester College | Olin College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Macalester College | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $152 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Macalester College | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Olin College based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 386 students)
Macalester College vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Olin College?
- Macalester College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Olin College for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Macalester College than Olin College of Engineering ($62,270.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macalester College than Olin College ($36,095 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 32.3% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($14,000 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 0.6% larger than aid received Macalester College ($40,522 vs. $40,262)
Macalester College vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 148 points higher than at Macalester College (1358)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Macalester College (31)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Olin College (19.1%)
Macalester College vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Olin College? 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 Olin College and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Macalester College (96% vs. 87%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $7,960 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($14,710 vs. $22,670)
- Olin College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($152 vs. $234)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/