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Overview |
Macalester College | St John's College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
Macalester College | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Macalester College | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macalester College | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | St John's College | ||
| 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 St John's College based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 439 students)
Macalester College vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or St John's College?
- Macalester College is 72.8% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Macalester College than St John's College ($62,270.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Macalester College ($29,265 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 5.1% lower than costs at St John's College ($14,000 vs. $14,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Macalester College (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 79.6% larger than aid received St John's College ($40,262 vs. $22,423)
Macalester College vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Macalester College .
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at St John's College (3.74)
- St John's College has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or St John's College? 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 John's College and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than St John's College (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $18,500 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $35,600)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $4,330 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($22,670 vs. $27,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/