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Overview |
Macalester College | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Macalester College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Macalester College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $289 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Macalester College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or St. Kate's?
- Macalester College is 32.6% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Macalester College than St Catherine University ($62,270.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Macalester College ($19,976 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 41.4% lower than costs at Macalester College ($9,900 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 8.8% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($40,262 vs. $37,012)
Macalester College vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 326 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than St Catherine University (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $4,000 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $50,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $5,330 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($22,670 vs. $28,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($234 vs. $289)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's 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/