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Minnesota Wisconsin University of Minnesota-Rochester Edgewood College ISU University of Missouri-Columbia| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCAD | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 824 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #520 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,374 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,374 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,031 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 885 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 428 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1430 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
MCAD | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,301 students vs. 824 students)
MCAD vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Viterbo?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($43,374.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at MCAD than Viterbo University ($43,374.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than MCAD ($23,901 vs. $27,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 2.2% lower than costs at Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($10,680 vs. $10,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 36.5% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($27,729 vs. $20,319)
MCAD vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 6 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming MCAD students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Viterbo students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than MCAD (48.4%)
MCAD vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Viterbo University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $2,800 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/