College comparison

Macalester vs Northeastern

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Macalester Saint Paul, MN	Northeastern Boston, MA
Acceptance rateNortheastern University is more selective	29%	5%
SAT (25–75)	1350–1510	1440–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,131	17,326
Avg net price	$32,149	$30,915
Median earnings (10 yr)Northeastern reports higher median earnings	$63,878	$92,538
Graduation rate	87%	91%
Median debt	$23,000	$24,250
Economic mobility	1.4%	2.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Macalester College or Northeastern University harder to get into?

Northeastern University is more selective: Macalester College's acceptance rate is approximately 29% and Northeastern University's is approximately 5% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Macalester College vs Northeastern University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1350–1510 at Macalester College and 1440–1540 at Northeastern University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.