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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Kansas City Art Institute Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Columbia College| Chicago State University | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | MIAD | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 896 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CSU | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 896 students)
CSU vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 414.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 414.4% higher at MIAD than Chicago State University ($39,380.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than MIAD ($6,446 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 38.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,950 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 65% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($26,216 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- MIAD has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Chicago State University (57% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- MIAD graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/