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UWM Stritch Kansas City Art Institute DePaul Franklin University Carthage Columbia College SHU North Greenville University Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout| Concordia University Wisconsin | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CUW | MIAD | ||
| Location | Mequon, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,988 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuw.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUW | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,485 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,477 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CUW | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,544 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 2,494 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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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 |
CUW | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUW | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
CUW | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CUW | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CUW | 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 896 students)
CUW vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUW or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 20.2% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at MIAD than Concordia University Wisconsin ($39,380.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than MIAD ($24,485 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 22.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($9,950 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 11.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($26,216 vs. $23,477)
CUW vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUW or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or CUW .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than MIAD (64%)
CUW vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUW 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 CUW.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $10,100 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $36,000)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/