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Overview |
MCAD | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| 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 | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $235 |
Diversity |
MCAD | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
MCAD | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 50% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| 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
- University of Sioux Falls is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,594 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or University of Sioux Falls?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 111.2% more expensive to attend than University of Sioux Falls for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at MCAD than University of Sioux Falls ($42,110.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Sioux Falls than MCAD ($20,957 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 11% lower than costs at University of Sioux Falls ($7,290 vs. $8,090)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as University of Sioux Falls (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 114.8% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($26,025 vs. $12,117)
MCAD vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 50 points higher than at University of Sioux Falls (1046)
- Incoming MCAD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Sioux Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- University of Sioux Falls has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than University of Sioux Falls (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $1,900 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,500)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,750)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($235 vs. $266)
- More University of Sioux Falls 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/