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Overview |
Macalester College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 47% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $230 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Macalester College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Wisconsin?
- Macalester College is 571.5% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Macalester College than University of Wisconsin Madison ($62,270.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Macalester College ($13,376 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 8.6% lower than costs at Macalester College ($12,894 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than University of Wisconsin Madison (89% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 260.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($40,262 vs. $11,171)
Macalester College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 58 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $10,700 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $54,100)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $420 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $22,670)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($230 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/