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Overview |
Transylvania University | MCAD | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Transylvania University | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania 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
- Transylvania University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 821 students)
Transylvania University vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at MCAD than Transylvania University ($42,110.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than MCAD ($25,767 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 74.9% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($7,290 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($31,355 vs. $26,025)
Transylvania University vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Transylvania University vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania 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 Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is the same as at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (70% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $7,200 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/