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Minnesota University of Minnesota-Rochester University of Missouri-Columbia ISU| Hebrew Theological College | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HTC | MCAD | ||
| Location | Skokie, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 160 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htc.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
HTC | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,800 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,800 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,658 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,745 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
HTC | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 5 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
HTC | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HTC | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $266 |
Diversity |
HTC | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 100% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
HTC | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 34% | ||
Campus |
HTC | 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
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is larger than than HTC based on total student enrollment (821 students vs. 160 students)
HTC vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HTC or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 205.1% more expensive to attend than HTC for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.1% higher at MCAD than Hebrew Theological College ($42,110.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hebrew Theological College than MCAD ($13,451 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 87.4% lower than costs at Hebrew Theological College ($7,290 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Hebrew Theological College (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 236% larger than aid received Hebrew Theological College ($26,025 vs. $7,745)
HTC vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HTC or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or HTC .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 48 points higher than at HTC (1048)
- Incoming MCAD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HTC (22)
- Accepted freshman MCAD students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at HTC (3.24)
- HTC has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than MCAD (56.9%)
HTC vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HTC 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 HTC.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Hebrew Theological College (70% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Minneapolis College of Art and Design earn on average $13,000 more per year than HTC graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $28,500)
- More HTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/