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Kansas City Art Institute Columbia College UWM Northern Michigan University UW-Stout| Finlandia University | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Finlandia University | MIAD | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Finlandia University | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Finlandia University | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Finlandia University | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Finlandia University | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia University | 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
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is larger than than Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (896 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Finlandia University for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at MIAD than Finlandia University ($39,380.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Finlandia University than MIAD ($20,539 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 0.3% lower than costs at Finlandia University ($9,950 vs. $9,978)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 66.7% larger than aid received Finlandia University ($26,216 vs. $15,722)
Finlandia University vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Finlandia University .
- Accepted freshman MIAD students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
- Finlandia University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than MIAD (64%)
Finlandia University vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia University 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 Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Finlandia University (57% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Finlandia University earn on average $1,100 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Finlandia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Finlandia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Finlandia University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/