Northfield, MN · Saint Paul, MN · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Carleton College | Macalester College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 28.2% |
| In-State Tuition | $65,457 | $64,908 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $65,457 | $64,908 |
| Average Net Price | $16,910 | $24,371 |
| Graduation Rate | 91.0% | 90.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Carleton College accepts 22.3% of applicants. Macalester College accepts 28.2%. Tuition is close: $65,457 at Carleton College, $64,908 at Macalester College. Six-year graduation rates are close: 91% at Carleton College, 90% at Macalester College.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Carleton College. It accepts 22.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Macalester College has lower published tuition: $64,908 versus $65,457. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Carleton College is at 91%; Macalester College is at 90%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.