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Overview |
MCAD | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 |
MCAD | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
MCAD | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 42% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Augustana University?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at MCAD than Augustana University ($42,110.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than MCAD ($23,843 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 25.5% lower than costs at Augustana University ($7,290 vs. $9,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($27,920 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 68 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Augustana University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Augustana University? 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 Augustana University and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Augustana University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $5,300 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/