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Overview |
MCAD | Trinity | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 824 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #68 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,374 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,374 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,031 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MCAD | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 885 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 428 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1430 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $263 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
MCAD | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,694 students vs. 824 students)
MCAD vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($50,712.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Trinity than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($50,712.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Trinity ($27,031 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 32.6% lower than costs at Trinity University ($10,910 vs. $14,472)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 20.9% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($33,524 vs. $27,729)
MCAD vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 198 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- MCAD has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than Trinity (28.2%)
MCAD vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Trinity? 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 Trinity and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $21,300 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $41,500)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,750)
- Trinity graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/