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Overview |
North Park University | MCAD | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 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 |
North Park University | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $266 |
Diversity |
North Park University | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
North Park University | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 34% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 821 students)
North Park University vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 26.3% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at MCAD than North Park University ($42,110.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than MCAD ($19,029 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 38.9% lower than costs at North Park University ($7,290 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 15.4% larger than aid received North Park University ($26,025 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 82 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming MCAD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman MCAD students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- North Park University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than MCAD (56.9%)
North Park University vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or MCAD? 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 MCAD and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than North Park University (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $5,100 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,250)
- MCAD graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($266 vs. $271)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Park University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/