Minneapolis College of Art and Design vs Cleveland Institute of Art

Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) and Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) stand out as premier institutions for aspiring artists and designers. While both offer a vibrant arts education, they differ in several key aspects. MCAD boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. CIA, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, suggesting a strong commitment to student success. When it comes to popular majors, MCAD excels in Illustration, while CIA shines in Painting and Drawing. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve deeper into these differences and discover which institution aligns best with your artistic aspirations and academic goals.

	Cleveland Institute of Art	Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Overview
Location	Cleveland, Ohio	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	90.0%	77.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	65.9%	65.5%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1040 - 1270	N/A
ACT range	19 - 26	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	21.0%
Students submitting ACT score	35.0%
Total number of applicants	932	638
Total number of admissions given out	614	418
Admitted students who chose to enroll	136	163
Yield rate	22.1%	39.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$57,945	$55,702
Average net price	$31,448	$28,520
Tuition	$42,530	$41,344
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,210 Meal plan: $6,472	Room/dormitory: $5,980 Meal plan: $1,200
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $28,187	100.0% Average amount $25,957
Students receiving federal student loan	84.0% Average amount $5,669	96.0% Average amount $5,416
Students taking out private loans	17.0% Average amount $18,857	20.0% Average amount $15,914

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	580 Men 27.1% Women 72.9%	675 Men 31.6% Women 68.4%
Graduate students	N/A	100 Men 22.0% Women 78.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	38.0%	44.4%
International students	2.4%	4.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	319	288
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Pennsylvania New York Maryland Michigan	Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Iowa South Dakota

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology Health Professions	Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology Business Communication and Journalism Precision Production
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.7%	66.2%
Dropout rate	31.7%	18.6%
Transferred out	12.6%	15.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,035 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,508 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $34,987 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,412 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $34,268 Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $25,993 Year 2: $28,236 Year 3: $28,847 Graphic Communications (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,090 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $26,963 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,098 Year 2: $22,192 Year 3: $25,223 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,078 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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