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Overview |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 9,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $12,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $18,028 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $9,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $18,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 9,512 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 7,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1120/1350 | ||
| 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 Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 233.2% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $12,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.6% higher at MCAD than University of Minnesota Duluth ($42,110.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than MCAD ($18,031 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 32.2% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Duluth ($7,290 vs. $9,638)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 254.3% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($26,025 vs. $7,345)
MCAD vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or University of Minnesota-Duluth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Duluth or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 13 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming MCAD students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or University of Minnesota-Duluth? 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 Minnesota-Duluth and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $12,000 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,500)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/