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Overview |
Bradley | MCAD | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1170/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bradley | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 16% |
Students |
Bradley | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bradley University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 821 students)
Bradley vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at MCAD than Bradley University ($42,110.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than MCAD ($24,053 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 67.3% lower than costs at Bradley University ($7,290 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bradley University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($26,693 vs. $26,025)
Bradley vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Bradley .
- The average SAT score at Bradley University (1163) is 67 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Bradley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Bradley vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley or MCAD? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MCAD and Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $15,300 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bradley graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bradley graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Bradley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/