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Overview |
Macalester College | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 80% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1350/1515 | ||
| 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 | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $196 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Macalester College | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Kenyon | ||
| 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 Kenyon based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,885 students)
Macalester College vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Macalester College for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Kenyon than Macalester College ($66,240.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macalester College than Kenyon ($36,095 vs. $43,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 2.9% lower than costs at Macalester College ($13,610 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Kenyon College (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Kenyon College ($40,262 vs. $37,226)
Macalester College vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 23 points higher than at Kenyon (1335)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Kenyon (30)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Kenyon has a higher acceptance rate (34.3%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Kenyon? 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 Kenyon and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is the same as at Kenyon College (87% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Kenyon graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $52,900)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $3,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $22,670)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($196 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kenyon students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/