Edward Waters vs. MCAD
Edward Waters ranked #-1 and MCAD ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Edward Waters University and Minneapolis College of Art and Design with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- MCAD's tuition ($43,824) is more expensive than Edward Waters ($15,098).
- MCAD's acceptance rate (48.36%) is lower than Edward Waters (84.81%).
- MCAD has higher yield (39.49%) than Edward Waters (3.80%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,280.
- MCAD's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Edward Waters (18 to 1).
- Edward Waters (1,175 students) is larger than MCAD (824 students) with more enrolled students.
- MCAD ($25,180) has higher amount of financial aid than Edward Waters ($7,819).
- MCAD's graduation rate (69%) is higher than Edward Waters (28%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,098
Financial Aid
$7,819
Test Scores
Admission
84.81% Acceptance Rate
3.80% Yield
Enrollment
1,113 Undergraduate
62 Graduate
62 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
53% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
44 Faculties (full-time)
167 Staffs (full-time)
$46,263 Faculty Salary
$50,883 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,788 annual charge
-596 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,222 annual charge

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Private, 4 years • Minneapolis, MN #19 Arts, Music, Design Schools, #MN in Minnesota more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$43,824
Financial Aid
$25,180
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
48.36% Acceptance Rate
39.49% Yield
Enrollment
714 Undergraduate
110 Graduate
76 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
38 Faculties (full-time)
165 Staffs (full-time)
$72,340 Faculty Salary
$59,826 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,610 annual charge
-389 capacity
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