- Both Hamline University and Macalester College are private.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Macalester College has more expensive tuition of $64,908 than Hamline University ($48,311).
- Macalester College has tighter acceptance rate of 40.58% than Hamline University (69.11%).
- Macalester College has higher SAT scores of 1,420 than Hamline University (1,170).
- Hamline University is larger with 2,638 students than Macalester College (2,175 students).
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| #10 in Minnesota | Rankings | #39 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Paul, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $48,311 | Undergraduate | $64,908 |
| $10,281 | Graduate | |
| $29,362 | Financial Aid | $39,942 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 69.11% | Acceptance Rate | 40.58% |
| 18.22% | Yield | 22.68% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,420 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,638 | Total Students | 2,175 |
| 1,765 | Undergraduate | 2,175 |
| 873 | Graduate | 0 |
| 471 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4% | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $55,500 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 849) $5,150 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 | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 144 Full-time 182 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 196 Full-time 42 Part-time |
| 396 Full-time 215 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 625 Full-time 77 Part-time |
| $73,316 for Faculties $64,283 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,081 for Faculties $70,816 Part-time |