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Overview |
MCAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
MCAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | |||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
MCAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 546% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.3% higher at MCAD than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($42,110.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than MCAD ($13,322 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 8.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($7,290 vs. $7,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 521.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($26,025 vs. $4,187)
MCAD vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 46 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1050)
- Incoming MCAD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (70% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $3,100 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,500)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $779 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($24,971 vs. $25,750)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/