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Overview |
MCAD | SNC | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #420 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MCAD | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCAD | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
MCAD | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 28% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Norbert College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,882 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at SNC than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($42,304.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Norbert College than MCAD ($26,983 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 67.4% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($7,290 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 10% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($28,627 vs. $26,025)
MCAD vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 29 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming SNC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCAD (24)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or SNC? 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 SNC and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is the same as at Saint Norbert College (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $9,400 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More SNC 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/