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Overview |
Macalester College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $227 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Gettysburg 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
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Gettysburg College?
- Macalester College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Macalester College than Gettysburg College ($62,270.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Macalester College ($33,882 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 6.6% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($14,000 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Macalester College (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Macalester College ($43,239 vs. $40,262)
Macalester College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Macalester College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Gettysburg College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $54,100)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $670 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,670)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($227 vs. $234)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Macalester College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/