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Overview |
MCAD | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
MCAD | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1110/1290 | ||
| 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 17, 2025 |
Academics |
MCAD | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $253 |
Diversity |
MCAD | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
MCAD | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 60% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | University of North Dakota | ||
| 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 North Dakota is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or University of North Dakota?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 355.9% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.9% higher at MCAD than University of North Dakota ($42,110.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than MCAD ($17,359 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 39.5% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($7,290 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than University of North Dakota (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 307.5% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($26,025 vs. $6,387)
MCAD vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 8 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming MCAD students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or University of North Dakota? 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 North Dakota and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than University of North Dakota (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $13,200 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $41,500)
- University of North Dakota students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,750)
- University of North Dakota graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($253 vs. $266)
- More University of North Dakota 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/