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Overview |
MCAD | PC | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
MCAD | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $269 |
Diversity |
MCAD | PC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
MCAD | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 46% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or PC?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 8% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at MCAD than Presbyterian College ($42,110.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than MCAD ($21,571 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 55% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($7,290 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 32.1% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($34,379 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 14 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming MCAD students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or PC? 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 PC and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Presbyterian College (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $6,200 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $358 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,108)
- MCAD graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($266 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/