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UT Dallas Baylor Austin College SU UNT UT Austin TCU Trinity UT Arlington Texas A&M WSU DBU| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | University of Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCAD | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCAD | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $248 |
Diversity |
MCAD | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
MCAD | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 47% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dallas is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,328 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or University of Dallas?
- University of Dallas is 6% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($44,630.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at University of Dallas than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($44,630.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than MCAD ($27,250 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 89.4% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($7,290 vs. $13,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as University of Dallas (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 39.2% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($36,231 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 121 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Dallas earn on average $6,500 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,500)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,750)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/