College comparison

Bryn Mawr vs Macalester

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	Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr, PA	Macalester Saint Paul, MN
Acceptance rateMacalester College is more selective	29%	29%
SAT (25–75)	1280–1510	1350–1510
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,359	2,131
Avg net price	$31,759	$32,149
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Bryn Mawr, PA	Saint Paul, MN

Quick answers

Is Bryn Mawr College or Macalester College harder to get into?

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

What SAT score do you need for Bryn Mawr College vs Macalester College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1280–1510 at Bryn Mawr College and 1350–1510 at Macalester College. 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.