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Occidental vs. Macalester

The following statements compare Occidental 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 Occidental ($63,446).
  • Macalester's acceptance rate (28.42%) is lower than Occidental (39.40%).
  • Macalester has higher yield (23.03%) than Occidental (21.38%).
  • Occidental's SAT score (1,430) is higher than Macalester (1,420).
  • Occidental's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Macalester (10 to 1).
  • Macalester (2,175 students) is larger than Occidental (1,942 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Macalester ($39,942) has higher amount of financial aid than Occidental ($35,721).
  • Macalester's graduation rate (87%) is higher than Occidental (82%).
Occidental College

Occidental College

Private, 4 years • Los Angeles, CA #41 Liberal Arts Colleges, #26 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$63,446
Financial Aid
$35,721
Test Scores
1,430 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
39.40% Acceptance Rate
21.38% Yield
Enrollment
1,942 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
200 Faculties (full-time)
639 Staffs (full-time)
$102,388 Faculty Salary
$65,659 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,864 annual charge
-1,650 capacity
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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
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