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Overview |
Macalester College | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
Macalester College | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Macalester College | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $230 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Macalester College | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or MSU Moorhead?
- Macalester College is 604.6% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.3% higher at Macalester College than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($62,270.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Macalester College ($17,939 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 38.6% lower than costs at Macalester College ($10,104 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Macalester College (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 483.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($40,262 vs. $6,905)
Macalester College vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 309 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- MSU Moorhead has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (87% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $11,700 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $394 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($22,276 vs. $22,670)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($230 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/