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Overview |
Wheaton College | MCAD | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 |
Wheaton College | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Wheaton College | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,667 students vs. 821 students)
Wheaton College vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or MCAD?
- Wheaton College is 41.9% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Wheaton College than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($59,750.00 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 Wheaton College ($28,443 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 103% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($7,290 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 60.1% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($41,665 vs. $26,025)
Wheaton College vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Wheaton College vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $12,200 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/