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Carleton College Grinnell Oberlin PLNU Kenyon St Olaf Pepperdine Oxy Minnesota Reed Case Western Biola University| Westmont College | Macalester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #97 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 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 |
Westmont College | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $234 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Westmont College | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Macalester College than Westmont College ($62,270.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than Macalester College ($33,112 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 12.6% lower than costs at Westmont College ($14,000 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Macalester College (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 18.8% larger than aid received Westmont College ($40,262 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 179 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Westmont College vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont 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 Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Westmont College (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $500 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $54,100)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $2,453 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($22,670 vs. $25,123)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($234 vs. $259)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westmont College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/