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Southwestern College DBU Minnesota Moody University of Minnesota-Rochester ISU University of Missouri-Columbia| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCAD | MBTS | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 35% |
Admission |
MCAD | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MCAD | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $175 |
Diversity |
MCAD | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 7% |
Students |
MCAD | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 61% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (3,772 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or MBTS?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 390.8% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 390.8% higher at MCAD than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($42,110.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than MCAD ($23,318 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 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($7,290 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 350.7% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($26,025 vs. $5,774)
MCAD vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 113 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming MCAD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or MBTS? 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 MBTS and MCAD.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $8,746 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($17,004 vs. $25,750)
- MBTS graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($175 vs. $266)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBTS students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/