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Carleton College Iowa Grinnell ISU Oberlin Kenyon St Olaf Oxy Minnesota Reed Case Western Whitman College| University of Northern Iowa | Macalester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 89% |
Admission |
UNI | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1340/1500 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UNI | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $234 |
Diversity |
UNI | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 69% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 2,175 students)
UNI vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 667.7% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.2% higher at Macalester College than University of Northern Iowa ($62,270.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Macalester College ($15,782 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 49.8% lower than costs at Macalester College ($9,343 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than University of Northern Iowa (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 527.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($40,262 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 308 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
UNI vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $6,400 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $2,045 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $22,670)
- UNI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($213 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/