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Overview |
Bethel University | MCAD | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel University | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 16% |
Students |
Bethel University | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 821 students)
Bethel University vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at MCAD than Bethel University ($42,110.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Bethel University ($28,443 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 57.6% lower than costs at Bethel University ($7,290 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 5.9% larger than aid received Bethel University ($26,025 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 31 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Bethel University vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $8,600 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $41,500)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,750)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($252 vs. $266)
- More Bethel 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/