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Overview |
MCAD | Union College | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 824 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,374 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,374 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,031 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
MCAD | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 885 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 428 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1430 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
MCAD | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 63% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Union College | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,082 students vs. 824 students)
MCAD vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Union College?
- Union College is 52.4% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at Union College than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($66,105.00 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 Union College ($27,031 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 50.2% lower than costs at Union College ($10,910 vs. $16,389)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Union College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 39.7% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($38,751 vs. $27,729)
MCAD vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or MCAD .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- MCAD has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than Union College (43.8%)
MCAD vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Union College? 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 Union College and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (86% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $32,700 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Union College 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/