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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota Arkansas State University Bemidji State University Austin Peay State University| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCAD | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MCAD | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MCAD | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $230 |
Diversity |
MCAD | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
MCAD | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 28% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or MSU Moorhead?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 376.5% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at MCAD than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($42,110.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than MCAD ($17,939 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 38.6% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($7,290 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 276.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($26,025 vs. $6,905)
MCAD vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 47 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming MCAD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- MCAD has a higher acceptance rate (56.9%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MCAD vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $900 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,500)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $3,474 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($22,276 vs. $25,750)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($230 vs. $266)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/