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Overview |
Macalester College | Union College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Macalester College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 2,107 students)
Macalester College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Union College?
- Union College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Macalester College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Union College than Macalester College ($63,603.00 vs. $62,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macalester College than Union College ($36,095 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 12.6% lower than costs at Union College ($14,000 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Macalester College (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 7.3% larger than aid received Union College ($40,262 vs. $37,530)
Macalester College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Macalester College .
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Union 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 Union College and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Union College (87% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $20,100 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $4,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($22,670 vs. $27,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/