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Overview |
MCAD | Denison | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 824 | 2,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,374 | $64,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,374 | $64,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,031 | $42,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $34,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
MCAD | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 885 | 14,580 | ||
| Admitted | 428 | 2,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1430 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
MCAD | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 65% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,405 students vs. 824 students)
MCAD vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Denison?
- Denison University is 47.6% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Denison than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($64,000.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Denison ($27,031 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 41.2% lower than costs at Denison University ($10,910 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Denison University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 25.2% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($34,723 vs. $27,729)
MCAD vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or MCAD .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- MCAD has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than Denison (16.9%)
MCAD vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Denison? 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 Denison and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (79% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $14,600 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/