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Berry College Samford University Bryan College Minnesota Mercer Kentucky Lipscomb Cedarville University Wheaton College Union University Belmont Sewanee| Covenant College | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Covenant College | MCAD | ||
| Location | Lookout Mountain, GA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | The Presbyterian Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | covenant.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Covenant College | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,760 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,760 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,688 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,028 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,658 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Covenant College | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 684 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Covenant College | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Covenant College | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
Covenant College | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Covenant College | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Covenant College | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Covenant College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 821 students)
Covenant College vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Covenant College or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Covenant College for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $37,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at MCAD than Covenant College ($42,110.00 vs. $37,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Covenant College than MCAD ($25,028 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 60.3% lower than costs at Covenant College ($7,290 vs. $11,688)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Covenant College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($26,658 vs. $26,025)
Covenant College vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Covenant College or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Covenant College .
- The average SAT score at Covenant College (1189) is 93 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Covenant College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Covenant College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Covenant College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Covenant College vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Covenant 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 Covenant College.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Covenant College (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Covenant College earn on average $4,100 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $41,500)
- Covenant College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- Covenant College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Covenant College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/