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Overview |
Macalester College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1000/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Macalester College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $261 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Macalester College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Macalester College is 68.3% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Macalester College than Concordia University Seward ($62,270.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Macalester College ($23,067 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 39.3% lower than costs at Macalester College ($10,050 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Macalester College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 54% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($40,262 vs. $26,141)
Macalester College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Macalester College (1358) is 282 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Macalester College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Macalester College (28.4%)
Macalester College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Concordia University-Seward? 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 Concordia University-Seward and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Concordia University Seward (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $41,000)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $2,580 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,670 vs. $25,250)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($234 vs. $261)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/