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Overview |
MCAD | USD | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 824 | 9,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,374 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,374 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $9,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,031 | $18,466 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,729 | $5,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
MCAD | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 885 | 5,349 | ||
| Admitted | 428 | 5,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1430 | 1110/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
MCAD | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCAD | USD | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
MCAD | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | USD | ||
| 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
- University of South Dakota is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (9,868 students vs. 824 students)
MCAD vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or USD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 458% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($43,374.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.4% higher at MCAD than University of South Dakota ($43,374.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than MCAD ($18,466 vs. $27,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 20.4% lower than costs at Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($9,060 vs. $10,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 396.9% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($27,729 vs. $5,580)
MCAD vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 47 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming MCAD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than MCAD (48.4%)
MCAD vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or USD? 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 USD and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than University of South Dakota (70% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $6,700 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $41,500)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- USD graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/