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California College of the Arts Ringling College of Art and Design Art Center College of Design Juilliard Otis College of Art and Design UCLA Southern California Institute of Technology Kansas City Art Institute SCAD RISD Cal State LA USC| California Institute of the Arts | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CalArts | MIAD | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 100% |
Admission |
CalArts | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
CalArts | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CalArts | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | 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
- California Institute of the Arts is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,440 students vs. 896 students)
CalArts vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or MIAD?
- California Institute of the Arts is 38.2% more expensive to attend than MIAD for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at CalArts than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($54,440.00 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 CalArts ($25,472 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 25.1% lower than costs at California Institute of the Arts ($9,950 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than California Institute of the Arts (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 28% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($26,216 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or CalArts .
- MIAD has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts 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 CalArts.
- The graduation rate at CalArts is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $14,400 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- MIAD graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More CalArts 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/