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Overview |
MCAD | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #207 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $282 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
MCAD | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 68% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,426 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 27.4% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Lawrence than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($53,667.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than MCAD ($26,368 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 58% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($7,290 vs. $11,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 54% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($40,089 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or MCAD .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $4,100 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,350)
- MCAD graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($266 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/