- Capella University is a private school while Macalester College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Macalester College has more expensive tuition of $64,908 than Capella University ($14,436).
- Capella University is larger with 39,727 students than Macalester College (2,175 students).
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| #264 in National Universities #29 in Minnesota | Rankings | #39 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Minneapolis, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,436 | Undergraduate | $64,908 |
| $15,066 | Graduate | |
| $3,309 | Financial Aid | $39,942 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.58% | |
| Yield | 22.68% | |
| Test Scores | 1,420 SAT, 32 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,727 | Total Students | 2,175 |
| 13,280 | Undergraduate | 2,175 |
| 26,447 | Graduate | 0 |
| 39,727 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4% | |
| 36% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $72,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,349) $7,518 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,482 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 35 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 1,155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 196 Full-time 42 Part-time |
| 708 Full-time 1,190 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 625 Full-time 77 Part-time |
| $64,718 for Faculties $70,383 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,081 for Faculties $70,816 Part-time |