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Overview |
CSE | MIAD | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 |
CSE | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSE | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CSE | 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
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 896 students)
CSE vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 19.7% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at MIAD than College of Saint Elizabeth ($39,380.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than MIAD ($21,689 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 28.1% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($9,950 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 14.1% larger than aid received Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($29,905 vs. $26,216)
CSE vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or CSE .
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than MIAD (64%)
CSE vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $9,500 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,000)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/