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Overview |
Earlham | MCAD | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 |
Earlham | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Earlham | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Earlham | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | 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
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (821 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or MCAD?
- Earlham College is 16.9% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Earlham than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($49,218.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than MCAD ($25,746 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 70.8% lower than costs at Earlham College ($7,290 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 43.3% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($37,303 vs. $26,025)
Earlham vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Earlham vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Earlham College (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Minneapolis College of Art and Design earn on average $2,400 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $39,100)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Earlham 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/