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Overview |
MCAD | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MCAD | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCAD | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $224 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
MCAD | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 25% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Nebraska?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 442% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at MCAD than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($42,110.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than MCAD ($16,805 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 70.5% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($7,290 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 137.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($26,025 vs. $10,941)
MCAD vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 49 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $8,100 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,500)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $4,050 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($21,700 vs. $25,750)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($224 vs. $266)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska 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/