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Overview |
MCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
MCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 18% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 St Thomas is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 16.2% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at University of St Thomas than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($48,930.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than University of St Thomas ($28,443 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 72.7% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($7,290 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 24% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($32,284 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 106 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (74% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $20,500 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/