- Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public school while Macalester College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Macalester College has more expensive tuition of $64,908 than Minnesota State University-Mankato ($18,860).
- Macalester College has tighter acceptance rate of 40.58% than Minnesota State University-Mankato (60.96%).
- Minnesota State University-Mankato is larger with 14,590 students than Macalester College (2,175 students).
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| #22 in Minnesota | Rankings | #39 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mankato, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,490 Minnesota residents $18,860 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $64,908 |
| $10,030 Minnesota residents $19,212 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $7,300 | Financial Aid | $39,942 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 60.96% | Acceptance Rate | 40.58% |
| 31.80% | Yield | 22.68% |
| Test Scores | 1,420 SAT, 32 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,590 | Total Students | 2,175 |
| 12,676 | Undergraduate | 2,175 |
| 1,914 | Graduate | 0 |
| 2,379 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| 31% | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $48,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,887) $7,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,349) $7,518 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,482 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 494 Full-time 200 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 196 Full-time 42 Part-time |
| 1,206 Full-time 398 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 625 Full-time 77 Part-time |
| $87,996 for Faculties $67,472 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,081 for Faculties $70,816 Part-time |