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Overview |
Columbia College | MIAD | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,529 | 885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,734 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,734 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,838 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,790 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,851 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,873 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 7,178 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2%Open | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4%Open | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia College | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (6,529 students vs. 885 students)
Columbia College vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $30,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at MIAD than Columbia College Chicago ($40,480.00 vs. $30,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Columbia College ($28,024 vs. $29,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 61.4% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($10,430 vs. $16,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 18% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($24,605 vs. $20,851)
Columbia College vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than MIAD (62.8%)
Columbia College vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Columbia College Chicago (57% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn on average $1,300 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $36,000)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/