Carleton [30K] vs Macalester [35K] vs AU [50K] for Poli Sci & Math

tjun555
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:56:51 +0000

Another vote for Macalester from me based on the poli sci major. Although American is in DC and has tons of opportunities, Macalester seemed really plugged into the state government with tons of connections there. When we visited Mac, one of the moms on the panel mentioned her freshman daughter was doing a project with a state senator, and she completely credited Mac for making that opportunity happen. I would guess that DC has a lot more schools and competition for similar openings. And then there’s the cost - not only tuition but St. Paul is likely a lower cost of living.