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Overview |
Macalester College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $139 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Macalester College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Sarah 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 Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,696 students)
Macalester College vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Sarah Lawrence?
- Macalester College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Sarah Lawrence for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $60,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Macalester College than Sarah Lawrence College ($62,270.00 vs. $60,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macalester College than Sarah Lawrence ($36,095 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 19.9% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($14,000 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Sarah Lawrence College (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 18.6% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($40,262 vs. $33,957)
Macalester College vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Macalester College .
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Sarah Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Sarah 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 Sarah Lawrence and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $9,170 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $22,670)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($139 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence 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/