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Overview |
MCAD | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 824 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,374 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,374 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,031 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 885 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 428 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1430 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $230 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
MCAD | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (824 students vs. 476 students)
MCAD vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Soka University of America?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($43,374.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at MCAD than Soka University of America ($43,374.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than MCAD ($18,807 vs. $27,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 27.3% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($10,910 vs. $13,892)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 22.4% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($33,951 vs. $27,729)
MCAD vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Soka University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Soka University of America or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Soka University of America (1229) is 133 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Soka University of America students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than MCAD (48.4%)
MCAD vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Soka University of America? 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 Soka University of America and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (87% vs. 70%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $3,462 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($22,288 vs. $25,750)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($230 vs. $266)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/