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Overview |
MCAD | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #117 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1206/1420 | ||
| 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 | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $261 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
MCAD | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 76% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Creighton University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Creighton University than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($43,684.00 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 Creighton University ($28,443 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 62.3% lower than costs at Creighton University ($7,290 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($26,918 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 100 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Creighton 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 Creighton University and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $25,100 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $41,500)
- Creighton University students graduate with a $418 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($25,332 vs. $25,750)
- Creighton University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($261 vs. $266)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/