MCAD vs. NCAD
MCAD ranked #-1 and NCAD ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Minneapolis College of Art and Design and Northwest College of Art & Design with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- MCAD's tuition ($45,484) is more expensive than NCAD ($18,100).
- MCAD's acceptance rate (48.48%) is lower than NCAD (65.98%).
- NCAD has higher yield (40.63%) than MCAD (38.89%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,220.
- MCAD's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than NCAD (34 to 1).
- MCAD (831 students) is larger than NCAD (139 students) with more enrolled students.
- MCAD ($27,086) has higher amount of financial aid than NCAD ($12,561).
- NCAD's graduation rate (58%) is higher than MCAD (51%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$45,484
Financial Aid
$27,086
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
48.48% Acceptance Rate
38.89% Yield
Enrollment
720 Undergraduate
111 Graduate
84 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
38 Faculties (full-time)
165 Staffs (full-time)
$76,619 Faculty Salary
$67,973 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$18,100
Financial Aid
$12,561
Test Scores
Admission
65.98% Acceptance Rate
40.63% Yield
Enrollment
139 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
34 to 1 Students to Faculty
12 Staffs (full-time)
$102,077 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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