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Macalester College
58.00
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Academic
31/40
Culture
14/30
Environment
11/20
Special
2/10
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Macalester College
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| Overall Score |
58.00
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31/40
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14/30
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11/20
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2/10
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Top Strengths Comparison
Macalester College
- 1 Outstanding 10:1 student-faculty ratio with 17 student average class size - perfect for needed academic support
- 2 Excellent urban location with outstanding nature access (Mississippi River, Chain of Lakes, 10,000+ lakes) and public transit
- 3 Strong internship opportunities (80%+ participation) with major Twin Cities corporate connections
- 4 Exceptional career placement rate (94% within 6 months) and comprehensive career services
- 5 Strong psychology program and pre-law advising align with some student interests
- 6 Active residential campus (94% retention) - definitely not a commuter school
Things to Consider
Macalester College
- 1 CRITICAL: No business or marketing majors offered - only Economics available, eliminating primary academic interest
- 2 CRITICAL: No competitive dance team - only casual student clubs (Mac Divas, Hip Hop), not walk-on team opportunities
- 3 CRITICAL: Minimal traditional school spirit - Division III with very low game attendance, no football, pride centers on academics/activism not sports
- 4 CRITICAL: Harsh Minnesota winters (Nov-March, 16ยฐF average in January) severely mismatched with 'loves sunshine' preference
- 5 No pre-physical therapy track - would require self-directed Biology major planning
- 6 Very liberal political climate with limited ideological diversity
- 7 Social scene focused on activism/cultural events rather than traditional spirit/sports activities