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Is Macalester a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$181,754 Avg Total Cost

Macalester College Value Report

Is Macalester worth the money? Read College Factual's annual Macalester value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 10% National Quality
Expensive Price

Macalester College is ranked #2,179 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Macalester College is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  2179 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  2.77 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $181,754 in Total

The average Macalester student's degree will cost an estimated $181,754. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $44,767 and a typical 4.06 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$44,767
Average Years to Graduate4.06
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$181,754

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Macalester net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Macalester cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$154,130 In-State With Aid
$299,510 Avg Cost No Aid
4.06 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Macalester value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$299,510#0F
All Students$181,754#2,179F
Only Students Receiving Aid$154,130#1,793F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$299,510#F
All Students$181,754#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$154,130#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Minnesota.

About 85% of Macalester students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Macalester financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Macalester cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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