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Overview |
MCAD | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #534 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
MCAD | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Carroll University?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at MCAD than Carroll University ($42,110.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than MCAD ($25,485 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 58.6% lower than costs at Carroll University ($7,290 vs. $11,564)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 8.7% larger than aid received Carroll University ($26,025 vs. $23,933)
MCAD vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 9 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming MCAD students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Carroll University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Carroll 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 Carroll University and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Carroll University (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $2,700 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/