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Elon Wofford College Clemson Davidson Rhodes College CofC UofSC University of Richmond Georgia Denison Auburn Berry College| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCAD | Furman | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 824 | 2,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #96 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,374 | $57,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,374 | $57,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $15,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,031 | $32,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $40,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 885 | 8,406 | ||
| Admitted | 428 | 4,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1430 | 1260/1425 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $263 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
MCAD | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 60% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,505 students vs. 824 students)
MCAD vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Furman?
- Furman University is 33.5% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($57,902.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Furman than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($57,902.00 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 Furman ($27,031 vs. $32,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 45.4% lower than costs at Furman University ($10,910 vs. $15,868)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 47.7% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($40,954 vs. $27,729)
MCAD vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or MCAD .
- Accepted freshman Furman students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (52.6%) than MCAD (48.4%)
MCAD vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Furman? 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 Furman and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (87% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $12,800 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,500)
- Furman University students graduate with a $307 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($25,443 vs. $25,750)
- Furman graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/