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Overview |
CMU | MIAD | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,399 | 885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #802 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,740 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,740 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,178 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,638 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,102 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 16,474 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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 |
CMU | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CMU | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CMU | 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (14,399 students vs. 885 students)
CMU vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 194.6% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.6% higher at MIAD than Central Michigan University ($40,480.00 vs. $13,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than MIAD ($15,826 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 16.8% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,430 vs. $12,178)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 131.3% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($24,605 vs. $10,638)
CMU vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or CMU .
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than MIAD (62.8%)
CMU vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Central Michigan University (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $8,500 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and CMU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and CMU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/