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Overview |
MCAD | Union University | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $256 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 4% |
Students |
MCAD | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 36% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Union University?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at MCAD than Union University ($42,110.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Union University ($28,443 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 47.3% lower than costs at Union University ($7,290 vs. $10,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($28,520 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 67 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Union University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- MCAD has a higher acceptance rate (56.9%) than Union University (52.6%)
MCAD vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Union University? 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 University and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Union University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $6,700 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $41,500)
- Union University students graduate with a $910 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($24,840 vs. $25,750)
- Union University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($256 vs. $266)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/