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Overview |
Macalester College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
Macalester College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Macalester College | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 St Thomas is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or University of St Thomas?
- Macalester College is 27.3% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Macalester College than University of St Thomas ($62,270.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Macalester College ($30,137 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 11.2% lower than costs at Macalester College ($12,587 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Macalester College (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 24.7% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($40,262 vs. $32,284)
Macalester College vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 156 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than University of St Thomas (87% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $7,900 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $3,330 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($22,670 vs. $26,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/