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Overview |
Cornell College | MCAD | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,970 | $43,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,970 | $43,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,358 | $10,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,850 | $27,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,486 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cornell College | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,087 | 885 | ||
| Admitted | 2,490 | 428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 48.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1318 | 1110/1430 | ||
| 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 |
Cornell College | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 16% |
Students |
Cornell College | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | 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
- Cornell College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,084 students vs. 824 students)
Cornell College vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or MCAD?
- Cornell College is 15.2% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($49,970.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Cornell College than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($49,970.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than MCAD ($25,850 vs. $27,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 4.1% lower than costs at Cornell College ($10,910 vs. $11,358)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 38.8% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($38,486 vs. $27,729)
Cornell College vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 81 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than MCAD (48.4%)
Cornell College vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is the same as at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Cornell College earn on average $3,900 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/