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Overview |
MCAD | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
MCAD | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 64% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Beloit 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
- Beloit College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (964 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Beloit College?
- Beloit College is 32.5% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($55,810.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Beloit College than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($55,810.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than MCAD ($20,192 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 41.7% lower than costs at Beloit College ($7,290 vs. $10,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Beloit College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beloit College students is 79.5% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($46,725 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or MCAD .
- Accepted freshman Beloit College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Beloit College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Beloit 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 Beloit College and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Beloit College earn on average $4,400 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Beloit College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/