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Overview |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Morris, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $12,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $14,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $9,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $11,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $13,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 2,699 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $201 |
Diversity |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 11% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 23% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| 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 Minnesota Morris is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,068 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or University of Minnesota-Morris?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 228.9% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Morris for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $12,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182% higher at MCAD than University of Minnesota Morris ($42,110.00 vs. $14,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than MCAD ($11,169 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 30.6% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Morris ($7,290 vs. $9,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than University of Minnesota Morris (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 86.4% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Morris ($26,025 vs. $13,964)
MCAD vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or University of Minnesota-Morris? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Morris or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 50 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Morris students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- University of Minnesota-Morris has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or University of Minnesota-Morris? 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-Morris and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than University of Minnesota Morris (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Morris earn on average $900 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,500)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,750)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Morris students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/