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Overview |
MCAD | Bennington | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MCAD | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCAD | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
MCAD | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 87% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Bennington | ||
| 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
- Bennington College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 44% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Bennington than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($60,648.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Bennington ($28,443 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 143.1% lower than costs at Bennington College ($7,290 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 89% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($49,183 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or MCAD .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- MCAD has a higher acceptance rate (56.9%) than Bennington (45.3%)
MCAD vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Bennington? 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 Bennington and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Bennington College (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Minneapolis College of Art and Design earn on average $9,800 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $31,700)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Bennington 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/