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Overview |
MCAD | OWU | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCAD | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCAD | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
MCAD | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | OWU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 17% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at OWU than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($49,262.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than MCAD ($27,311 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 88.5% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($7,290 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 41.2% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($36,757 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or MCAD .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- MCAD has a higher acceptance rate (56.9%) than OWU (52.2%)
MCAD vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or OWU? 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 OWU and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $8,100 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/