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Overview |
Washington College | MCAD | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $266 |
Diversity |
Washington College | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Washington College | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- Washington College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (955 students vs. 821 students)
Washington College vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or MCAD?
- Washington College is 20.2% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Washington College than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($50,626.00 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 Washington College ($28,443 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 89.8% lower than costs at Washington College ($7,290 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 37.1% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($35,683 vs. $26,025)
Washington College vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Washington College vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $9,300 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $41,500)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,750)
- Washington College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($250 vs. $266)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/