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Overview |
Macalester College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 67% |
Admission |
Macalester College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Macalester College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $208 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Macalester College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Macalester College is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 630 students)
Macalester College vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Macalester College is 386.2% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 386.2% higher at Macalester College than University of Minnesota Rochester ($62,270.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Macalester College ($12,613 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 8.7% lower than costs at Macalester College ($12,882 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than University of Minnesota Rochester (89% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 240.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($40,262 vs. $11,833)
Macalester College vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 248 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Macalester College.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $4,100 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $54,100)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $2,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($20,185 vs. $22,670)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($208 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/