Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
F&M Gettysburg College Union College Muhlenberg College Lafayette College Denison Skidmore College Connecticut College Bucknell Ithaca College Clark University Loyola University Maryland| Dickinson College | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Dickinson College | MIAD | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | miad.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Dickinson College | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $39,380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | MIAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | MIAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Dickinson College | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | MIAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Dickinson College | MIAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 23% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 896 students)
Dickinson College vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or MIAD?
- Dickinson College is 54.3% more expensive to attend than MIAD for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Dickinson College than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($60,776.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Dickinson College ($25,472 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 60.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($9,950 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 50.9% larger than aid received Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($39,554 vs. $26,216)
Dickinson College vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Dickinson College .
- MIAD has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson 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 Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (84% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $26,000 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $36,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/