Bates vs. Macalester
The following statements compare Bates College and Macalester College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Macalester's tuition ($64,908) is more expensive than Bates ($63,478).
- Bates's acceptance rate (13.74%) is lower than Macalester (28.42%).
- Bates has higher yield (45.56%) than Macalester (23.03%).
- Bates's SAT score (1,480) is higher than Macalester (1,420).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
- Macalester (2,175 students) is larger than Bates (1,790 students) with more enrolled students.
- Bates ($50,877) has higher amount of financial aid than Macalester ($39,942).
- Bates's graduation rate (92%) is higher than Macalester (87%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$63,478
Financial Aid
$50,877
Test Scores
1,480 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
13.74% Acceptance Rate
45.56% Yield
Enrollment
1,790 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
92% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
178 Faculties (full-time)
741 Staffs (full-time)
$100,018 Faculty Salary
$62,542 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,731 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
Macalester College
Private, 4 years • Saint Paul, MN #39 Liberal Arts Colleges, #5 in Minnesota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$64,908
Financial Aid
$39,942
Test Scores
1,420 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
28.42% Acceptance Rate
23.03% Yield
Enrollment
2,175 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
87% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
196 Faculties (full-time)
625 Staffs (full-time)
$98,081 Faculty Salary
$70,816 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,518 annual charge
-1,349 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,482 annual charge
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