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Overview |
Valpo | MCAD | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1170/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Valpo | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Valpo | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Valpo | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 821 students)
Valpo vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or MCAD?
- Valparaiso University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Valpo than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($43,400.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than MCAD ($22,755 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 80.8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($7,290 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($34,706 vs. $26,025)
Valpo vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 63 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Valpo vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo or MCAD? 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 MCAD and Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $12,500 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/