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Overview |
St. Ambrose University | MCAD | ||
| Location | Davenport, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,747 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #402 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sau.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Ambrose University | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,290 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,290 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,988 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,359 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,476 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Ambrose University | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,589 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,653 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 |
St. Ambrose University | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Ambrose University | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,764 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $266 |
Diversity |
St. Ambrose University | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
St. Ambrose University | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 34% | ||
Campus |
St. Ambrose University | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 821 students)
St. Ambrose University vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Ambrose University or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 22.8% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at MCAD than Saint Ambrose University ($42,110.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than MCAD ($23,359 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 64.4% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($7,290 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose 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 2.2% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($26,025 vs. $25,476)
St. Ambrose University vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Ambrose University or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or St. Ambrose University .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 46 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming MCAD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- St. Ambrose University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than MCAD (56.9%)
St. Ambrose University vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University .
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Saint Ambrose University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $6,800 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $14 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $25,764)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design and St. Ambrose University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($266 vs. $266)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/