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Overview |
MCAD | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 824 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,374 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,374 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,031 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 885 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 428 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1430 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
MCAD | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 73% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 824 students)
MCAD vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Willamette University than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($48,000.00 vs. $43,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Willamette University ($27,031 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 42% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,910 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 24% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($34,396 vs. $27,729)
MCAD vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 132 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than MCAD (48.4%)
MCAD vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $12,800 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University 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/