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Overview |
Anderson University | MIAD | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 940/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Anderson University | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Anderson University | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,255 students vs. 885 students)
Anderson University vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 17% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $34,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at MIAD than Anderson University ($40,480.00 vs. $34,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than MIAD ($21,914 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 17.4% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,430 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($27,121 vs. $24,605)
Anderson University vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Anderson University .
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- MIAD has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
Anderson University vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or MIAD? 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 MIAD and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $4,400 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Anderson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/