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ISU OU Wartburg College Minnesota St. Ambrose University Northern Illinois William Penn University University of Sioux Falls UNI DePaul University of Minnesota-Rochester University of Missouri-Columbia| Upper Iowa University | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIU | MCAD | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,000 | $43,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,000 | $43,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,770 | $10,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $27,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UIU | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 695 | 885 | ||
| Admitted | 649 | 428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 48.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 1110/1430 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
UIU | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $266 |
Diversity |
UIU | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
UIU | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UIU | 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
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 824 students)
UIU vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 141% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($43,374.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at MCAD than Upper Iowa University ($43,374.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than MCAD ($22,427 vs. $27,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 11.7% lower than costs at Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($9,770 vs. $10,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design than Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 6.7% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($27,729 vs. $25,995)
UIU vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or UIU .
- The average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1096) is 166 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming MCAD students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than MCAD (48.4%)
UIU vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Upper Iowa University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Upper Iowa University earn on average $600 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,500)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MCAD graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,750)
- UIU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than MCAD graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More MCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/