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AAC Kansas City Art Institute Cleveland Institute of Art Columbia College UWM Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music UW-Stout| Columbus College of Art and Design | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCAD | MIAD | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,650 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,650 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,238 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,246 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 706 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.2% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
CCAD | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCAD | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CCAD | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | 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
- Columbus College of Art and Design is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 896 students)
CCAD vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 4.6% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at MIAD than Columbus College of Art and Design ($39,380.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than CCAD ($25,472 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 10.6% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($9,950 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 12.8% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($26,216 vs. $23,246)
CCAD vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than MIAD (64%)
CCAD vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD 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 CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $2,100 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and CCAD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and CCAD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/