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Augustana Marquette University Loyola Bradley Carroll University Elmhurst College Butler North Central College Valpo Kansas City Art Institute Lake Forest College Beloit College| Carthage College | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carthage | MIAD | ||
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,771 | 885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #642 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carthage.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carthage | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,962 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,441 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Carthage | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,044 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 6,769 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1205 | 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 |
Carthage | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carthage | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Carthage | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Carthage | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Carthage | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carthage College is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (2,771 students vs. 885 students)
Carthage vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carthage or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at MIAD than Carthage College ($40,480.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than MIAD ($24,962 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 24.2% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,430 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Carthage College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 5% larger than aid received Carthage College ($24,605 vs. $23,441)
Carthage vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carthage or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Carthage .
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than MIAD (62.8%)
Carthage vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carthage 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 Carthage.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $12,800 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Carthage graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Carthage graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carthage 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/