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AAC Minnesota Cleveland Institute of Art Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music University of Minnesota-Rochester ISU University of Missouri-Columbia| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCAD | CCAD | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 824 | 918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,374 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,374 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $11,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,031 | $30,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $21,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MCAD | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 885 | 867 | ||
| Admitted | 428 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCAD | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCAD | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
MCAD | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | CCAD | ||
| 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
- Columbus College of Art and Design is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (918 students vs. 824 students)
MCAD vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or CCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 10.8% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($43,374.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at MCAD than Columbus College of Art and Design ($43,374.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than CCAD ($27,031 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 4.9% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,910 vs. $11,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 27.2% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($27,729 vs. $21,807)
MCAD vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or MCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than MCAD (48.4%)
MCAD vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or CCAD? 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 CCAD and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Columbus College of Art and Design (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Minneapolis College of Art and Design earn on average $3,400 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,100)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/