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Overview |
Cleveland State | MIAD | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 896 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 896 students)
Cleveland State vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 224.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.9% higher at MIAD than Cleveland State University ($39,380.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than MIAD ($15,719 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 42.7% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,950 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 177.8% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($26,216 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than MIAD (64%)
Cleveland State vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Cleveland State University (57% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $36,000)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/