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Overview |
MCAD | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
MCAD | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $230 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
MCAD | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 47% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Wisconsin?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 354.1% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at MCAD than University of Wisconsin Madison ($42,110.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than MCAD ($13,376 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 76.9% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($7,290 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 133% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($26,025 vs. $11,171)
MCAD vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 204 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- MCAD has a higher acceptance rate (56.9%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
MCAD vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $23,300 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $41,500)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,750)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($230 vs. $266)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/