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Overview |
Macalester College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macalester.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macalester College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,270 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,270 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,095 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,262 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 65% |
Admission |
Macalester College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,434 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 2,397 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1500 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Macalester College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macalester College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,670 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $144 |
Diversity |
Macalester College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Macalester College | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Macalester College | Vanderbilt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Macalester College based on total student enrollment (13,710 students vs. 2,175 students)
Macalester College vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macalester College or Vanderbilt?
- Macalester College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Vanderbilt for in-state tuition ($62,270.00 vs. $58,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Macalester College than Vanderbilt University ($62,270.00 vs. $58,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Macalester College ($25,606 vs. $36,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macalester College are 41.9% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($14,000 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macalester College than Vanderbilt University (89% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 34% larger than aid received Macalester College ($53,932 vs. $40,262)
Macalester College vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macalester College or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Macalester College .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 140 points higher than at Macalester College (1358)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Macalester College (31)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Macalester College (3.81)
- Macalester College has a higher acceptance rate (28.4%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Macalester College vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macalester College or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Macalester College.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Macalester College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $29,000 more per year than Macalester College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $54,100)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $8,670 lower median federal student loan debt than Macalester College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,670)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Macalester College graduates. ($144 vs. $234)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanderbilt students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/