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CalArts Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts Kansas City Art Institute RISD SCI-Arc Columbia College UWM UW-Stout SCAD| Art Center College of Design | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | MIAD | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 896 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or MIAD?
- Art Center College of Design is 24.3% more expensive to attend than MIAD for in-state tuition ($48,942.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Art Center College of Design than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($48,942.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Art Center College of Design ($25,472 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 44.1% lower than costs at Art Center College of Design ($9,950 vs. $14,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 57.3% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($26,216 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Art Center College of Design .
- Art Center College of Design has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than MIAD (64%)
Art Center College of Design vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design 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 Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Art Center College of Design (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $22,300 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- MIAD graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/