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Overview |
University of St Francis | MCAD | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
University of St Francis | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of St Francis is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 821 students)
University of St Francis vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 17% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($42,110.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at MCAD than University of St Francis ($42,110.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than MCAD ($18,560 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 56.8% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($7,290 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis 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 2.5% larger than aid received University of St Francis ($26,025 vs. $25,392)
University of St Francis vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 27 points higher than at University of St Francis (1069)
- Incoming MCAD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of St Francis (23)
- Accepted freshman University of St Francis students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- University of St Francis has a higher acceptance rate (58.4%) than MCAD (56.9%)
University of St Francis vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis 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 University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than University of St Francis (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $9,100 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,500)
- University of St Francis students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- University of St Francis 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 St Francis students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/