Macalester vs Reed
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Macalester CollegeSaint Paul, MNCatholic life on campusReed CollegePortland, ORCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Macalester has the higher graduation rate: 87% against 71% at Reed.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Macalester has the lower price after aid: $11,098 a year, against $14,513 at Reed.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Portland, OR
Setting
City
City
Students
2,142
1,458
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
29%
25%
Average SAT
1440
1437
ACT middle 50%
30–34
30–34
Graduation rate
87%
71%
First-year retention
92%
88%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$32,149
$33,013
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,772
$12,674
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$11,982
$12,514
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,098
$14,513
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,527
$23,421
Net price, over $110,000 income
$44,880
$46,711
Median debt
$23,000
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$63,878
$62,927
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.