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Overview |
Macalester College | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Macalester College | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $224 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Macalester College | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Nebraska?
- Macalester College is 701.4% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.1% higher at Macalester College than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($62,270.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Macalester College ($16,805 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 12.6% lower than costs at Macalester College ($12,430 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Macalester College (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 268% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($40,262 vs. $10,941)
Macalester College vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 213 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $970 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($21,700 vs. $22,670)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($224 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/