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Overview |
Indiana State | MIAD | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 896 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
Indiana State | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | 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
- Indiana State University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 896 students)
Indiana State vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 316.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at MIAD than Indiana State University ($39,380.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than MIAD ($12,688 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 14.1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,950 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 142.7% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($26,216 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than MIAD (64%)
Indiana State vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Indiana State University (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,000)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/