Macalester vs. Muhlenberg

The following statements compare Macalester College and Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg ($60,240).
  • Macalester's acceptance rate (28.42%) is lower than Muhlenberg (65.51%).
  • Macalester has higher yield (23.03%) than Muhlenberg (14.81%).
  • Macalester's SAT score (1,420) is higher than Muhlenberg (1,310).
  • Muhlenberg's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Macalester (10 to 1).
  • Macalester (2,175 students) is larger than Muhlenberg (1,959 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Macalester ($39,942) has higher amount of financial aid than Muhlenberg ($34,766).
  • Macalester's graduation rate (87%) is higher than Muhlenberg (82%).
Macalester College

Macalester College

Private, 4 years • Saint Paul, MN #39 Liberal Arts Colleges, #5 in Minnesota more rivals
Offered 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
Muhlenberg College

Muhlenberg College

Private, 4 years • Allentown, PA #34 Liberal Arts Colleges, #7 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$60,240
Financial Aid
$34,766
Test Scores
1,310 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
65.51% Acceptance Rate
14.81% Yield
Enrollment
1,945 Undergraduate
14 Graduate
16 Online Students
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
183 Faculties (full-time)
558 Staffs (full-time)
$78,708 Faculty Salary
$58,047 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,310 annual charge
-1,882 capacity
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