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Overview |
MCAD | Austin College | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
MCAD | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
MCAD | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Austin College?
- Austin College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Austin College than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($44,740.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than MCAD ($24,739 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 77.8% lower than costs at Austin College ($7,290 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($33,033 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 69 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- MCAD has a higher acceptance rate (56.9%) than Austin College (54.4%)
MCAD vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Austin College? 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 Austin College and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $13,100 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/