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Overview |
MCAD | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 824 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,374 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,374 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,031 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
MCAD | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 885 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 428 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1430 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $227 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
MCAD | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 62% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,895 students vs. 824 students)
MCAD vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 48.1% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($64,230.00 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 Gettysburg College ($27,031 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 42.3% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($10,910 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 61.1% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($44,671 vs. $27,729)
MCAD vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or MCAD .
- MCAD has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
MCAD vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (85% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $19,400 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $41,500)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,750)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($227 vs. $266)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/