Macalester vs. Hamilton
The following statements compare Macalester College and Hamilton College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Hamilton's tuition ($68,960) is more expensive than Macalester ($68,104).
- Hamilton's acceptance rate (13.62%) is lower than Macalester (28.52%).
- Hamilton has higher yield (38.98%) than Macalester (21.89%).
- Hamilton's SAT score (1,500) is higher than Macalester (1,440).
- Hamilton's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Macalester (10 to 1).
- Macalester (2,138 students) is larger than Hamilton (2,031 students) with more enrolled students.
- Hamilton ($54,118) has higher amount of financial aid than Macalester ($42,615).
- Hamilton's graduation rate (91%) is higher than Macalester (87%).

Macalester College
Private, 4 years • Saint Paul, MN #37 Liberal Arts Colleges, #4 in Minnesota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$68,104
Financial Aid
$42,615
Test Scores
1,440 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
28.52% Acceptance Rate
21.89% Yield
Enrollment
2,138 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
87% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
200 Faculties (full-time)
635 Staffs (full-time)
$107,560 Faculty Salary
$78,092 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Hamilton College
Private, 4 years • Clinton, NY #15 Liberal Arts Colleges, #7 in New York more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$68,960
Financial Aid
$54,118
Test Scores
1,500 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
13.62% Acceptance Rate
38.98% Yield
Enrollment
2,031 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
91% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
216 Faculties (full-time)
679 Staffs (full-time)
$111,639 Faculty Salary
$85,221 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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