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Carleton College Grinnell Oberlin Kenyon St Olaf Oxy Minnesota Reed Case Western Whitman College Vassar Lawrence| Emmaus Bible College | Macalester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $62,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $62,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $36,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $40,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 8,434 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 2,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 28.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $234 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | Macalester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Macalester College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 214.5% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.5% higher at Macalester College than Emmaus Bible College ($62,270.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Macalester College ($15,521 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 54.7% lower than costs at Macalester College ($9,050 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 171% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($40,262 vs. $14,856)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 289 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Emmaus Bible College (3.58)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Emmaus Bible College (87% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $22,400 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $7,161 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($15,509 vs. $22,670)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($160 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emmaus Bible 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/