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Overview |
Macalester College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $282 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macalester College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,426 students)
Macalester College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Lawrence?
- Macalester College is 16% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Macalester College than Lawrence University ($62,270.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Macalester College ($26,368 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 21.5% lower than costs at Macalester College ($11,520 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 0.4% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($40,262 vs. $40,089)
Macalester College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Macalester College .
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Lawrence University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $45,600)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $4,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($22,670 vs. $27,350)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($234 vs. $282)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/