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Overview |
Scripps College | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,216 | $64,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,216 | $64,678 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,998 | $15,477 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,505 | $38,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,825 | $40,329 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 88% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,082 | 8,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,046 | 2,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1530 | 1350/1510 | ||
| 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 |
Scripps College | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $234 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Scripps College | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Macalester College | ||
| 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
- Macalester College is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,103 students)
Scripps College vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($64,678.00 vs. $63,216.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Macalester College than Scripps College ($64,678.00 vs. $63,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macalester College than Scripps College ($38,571 vs. $45,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 35.7% lower than costs at Scripps College ($15,477 vs. $20,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Scripps College (88% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 6.6% larger than aid received Scripps College ($40,329 vs. $37,825)
Scripps College vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 4 points higher than at Macalester College (1358)
- Incoming Scripps College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Macalester College (31)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (33.9%) than Macalester College (28.2%)
Scripps College vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College or Macalester College? 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 Macalester College and Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Macalester College (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $54,100)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $8,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,670)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($144 vs. $234)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Macalester College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/