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Marquette University BLC Minnesota Carthage MLC Carroll University Benedictine University Lewis University University of Minnesota-Rochester SNC University of Missouri-Columbia ISU| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCAD | WLC | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcad.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCAD | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,110 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,110 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,290 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,443 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,025 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MCAD | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 668 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 380 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCAD | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCAD | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
MCAD | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MCAD | WLC | ||
| 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
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 821 students)
MCAD vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCAD or WLC?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 26.8% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at MCAD than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($42,110.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than MCAD ($22,682 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 56.1% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($7,290 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 12.5% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($26,025 vs. $23,128)
MCAD vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCAD or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or MCAD .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 5 points higher than at MCAD (1096)
- Incoming MCAD students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than MCAD (56.9%)
MCAD vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCAD or WLC? 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 WLC and MCAD.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $1,500 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,500)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- WLC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/