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Macalester College vs Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Macalester College and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, both esteemed private institutions in Minnesota, offer distinct educational experiences. Macalester, known for its liberal arts focus, boasts a diverse student body and a strong international presence. Saint Mary's, on the other hand, emphasizes a well-rounded education with a focus on the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. While Macalester has a lower acceptance rate and higher graduation rate, Saint Mary's offers a more affordable tuition and a smaller student-to-faculty ratio. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, student demographics, and financial aid options, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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Macalester College

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Overview

Location Saint Paul, Minnesota Winona, Minnesota
Campus setting City: Large Town: Distant
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 96.0% 79.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation Presbyterian Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 31.3% 97.8%
Application fees $40
SAT range 1340 - 1515 N/A
ACT range 29 - 33 N/A
Students submitting SAT score 35.0%
Students submitting ACT score 39.0%
Total number of applicants 9,046 1,587
Total number of admissions given out 2,828 1,552
Admitted students who chose to enroll 601 234
Yield rate 21.3% 15.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Required
Recommendation letters Required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $76,357 $53,010
Average net price $30,939 $21,606
Tuition $60,288 $38,780
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $7,272
Meal plan: $6,270
Room/dormitory: $5,550
Meal plan: $4,370
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 87.0%
Average amount $42,832 		100.0%
Average amount $29,804
Students receiving federal student loan 39.0%
Average amount $4,799 		64.0%
Average amount $5,074
Students taking out private loans 29.0%
Average amount $4,321 		18.0%
Average amount $13,389

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 2,244
Men 43.3% Women 56.7% 		1,246
Men 43.9% Women 56.1%
Graduate students N/A 3,455
Men 27.9% Women 72.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students N/A N/A
International students 13.5% 1.7%
Campus local/setting City: Large Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 1,332 982
First year students are required to live on campus? Yes No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A N/A

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Psychology
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio 10:1 18:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 89.7% 56.7%
Dropout rate 10.0% 43.3%
Transferred out N/A N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,163
  • Year 2: $64,493
  • Year 3: $72,135
Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,896
  • Year 2: $52,107
  • Year 3: $56,193
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $28,635
  • Year 2: $35,274
  • Year 3: $43,620
Geography and Cartography (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $28,253
  • Year 2: $32,569
  • Year 3: $39,047
International/Global Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $22,368
  • Year 2: $34,526
  • Year 3: $36,933
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $24,116
  • Year 2: $31,133
  • Year 3: $34,521
Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $26,444
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $21,508
  • Year 3: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $73,129
  • Year 2: $71,575
  • Year 3: N/A
Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $33,281
  • Year 3: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $205,288
  • Year 2: $188,108
  • Year 3: $200,367
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,392
  • Year 2: $97,071
  • Year 3: $92,831
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $83,325
  • Year 3: $84,496
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,293
  • Year 2: $72,469
  • Year 3: $75,257
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $59,124
  • Year 3: $73,455
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,971
  • Year 2: $52,733
  • Year 3: $66,522
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,579
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $65,510
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,954
  • Year 2: $59,350
  • Year 3: $61,989
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,143
  • Year 2: $58,221
  • Year 3: $60,858
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,758
  • Year 2: $49,840
  • Year 3: $60,264

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