- University of Minnesota-Duluth 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth ($19,762).
- Macalester College has tighter acceptance rate of 40.58% than University of Minnesota-Duluth (76.61%).
- Macalester College has higher SAT scores of 1,420 than University of Minnesota-Duluth (1,230).
- University of Minnesota-Duluth is larger with 9,675 students than Macalester College (2,175 students).
University of Minnesota-Duluth View More Rivals | Macalester College View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Minnesota | Rankings | #39 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Duluth, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,318 Minnesota residents $19,762 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $64,908 |
| $20,668 Minnesota residents $31,132 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $7,612 | Financial Aid | $39,942 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 76.61% | Acceptance Rate | 40.58% |
| 34.16% | Yield | 22.68% |
| 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,420 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,675 | Total Students | 2,175 |
| 8,810 | Undergraduate | 2,175 |
| 865 | Graduate | 0 |
| 221 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $56,300 | 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: 2,960) | 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 | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 485 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 196 Full-time 42 Part-time |
| 1,382 Full-time 201 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 625 Full-time 77 Part-time |
| $75,697 for Faculties $61,767 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,081 for Faculties $70,816 Part-time |