Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Minneapolis College of Art and Design's yield is 17 pts higher than Defiance's
Yield rate - 2
Defiance admits 48% vs. 48% at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Minneapolis College of Art and DesignSelective
- DefianceAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Minneapolis College of Art and DesignTest-optional
- DefianceTest-blind
How they read a record
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Defiance
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Defiance |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why