| The College of Saint Scholastica vs. Macalester |
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|---|---|---|
#277 in National Universities #17 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Minnesota Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$41,778 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$68,104 |
| $15,084 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$25,614 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$40,537 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,440 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier92.96% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter28.52% |
| Lower16.90% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.89% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,930 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,138 |
| Smaller1,810 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,138 |
| 1,120 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 727 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower8% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 795) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,349) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,022) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,482) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 322 | Number of faculty | 239 |
| Lower$68,057 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$107,560 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.