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Overview |
MCAD | Bard College | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 824 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,374 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,374 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,031 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
MCAD | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 885 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 428 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1430 | 1290/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCAD | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $270 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 11% |
Students |
MCAD | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 59% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Bard 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
- Bard College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 824 students)
MCAD vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Bard College?
- Bard College is 44.8% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Bard College than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($62,790.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than MCAD ($25,218 vs. $27,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 65.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,910 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 103.3% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($56,380 vs. $27,729)
MCAD vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or MCAD .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than MCAD (48.4%)
MCAD vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Bard 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 Bard College and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $100 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $444 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,194)
- MCAD graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($266 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/