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Overview |
Macalester College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Macalester College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Macalester College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Macalester College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or MSOE?
- Macalester College is 39.6% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Macalester College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($62,270.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Macalester College ($25,661 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 12.1% lower than costs at Macalester College ($12,494 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 26.4% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($40,262 vs. $31,850)
Macalester College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 110 points higher than at MSOE (1248)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at MSOE (28)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at MSOE (3.65)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (87% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $14,800 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $4,330 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($22,670 vs. $27,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSOE students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/