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University of St Thomas Minnesota Saint John's University of Minnesota-Rochester St. Mary's College University of Missouri-Columbia ISU| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | College of Saint Benedict | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCAD | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $11,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $28,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $37,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1055/1245 | ||
| 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 |
MCAD | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $272 |
Diversity |
MCAD | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
MCAD | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | Saint Benedict | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Benedict is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 21% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Saint Benedict than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($50,950.00 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 Saint Benedict ($28,443 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 63.5% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($7,290 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as College of Saint Benedict (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 43.1% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($37,252 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 22 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or Saint Benedict? 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 Saint Benedict and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Minneapolis College of Art and Design (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict 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 $593 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,343)
- MCAD graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($266 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/