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Overview |
MCAD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
MCAD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCAD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 7% |
Students |
MCAD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 56% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 43.3% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($60,350.00 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges ($28,443 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 132% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($7,290 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 70.3% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($44,331 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or MCAD .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $18,700 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/