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Overview |
Macalester College | U of R | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 71% |
Admission |
Macalester College | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Macalester College | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $253 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Macalester College | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or U of R?
- Macalester College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Macalester College than University of Rochester ($62,270.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macalester College than U of R ($36,095 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 30.2% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,000 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than University of Rochester (89% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 1.4% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($40,262 vs. $39,715)
Macalester College vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Macalester College .
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or U of R? 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 U of R and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than University of Rochester (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $16,900 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $1,830 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($22,670 vs. $24,500)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($234 vs. $253)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/