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Overview |
MCAD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
MCAD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $226 |
Diversity |
MCAD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
MCAD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 302.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at MCAD than University of Missouri Columbia ($42,110.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than MCAD ($19,889 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 49.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($7,290 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 125.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($26,025 vs. $11,545)
MCAD vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 107 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $12,700 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $41,500)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $3,867 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($21,883 vs. $25,750)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($226 vs. $266)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/