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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College Kansas City Art Institute University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Columbia College| Johnson C Smith University | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | MIAD | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 |
JCSU | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 47% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 896 students)
JCSU vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 125.4% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.4% higher at MIAD than Johnson C Smith University ($39,380.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than MIAD ($20,045 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 40.1% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($7,100 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 103.1% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($26,216 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman MIAD students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- MIAD has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Johnson C Smith University (57% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design earn on average $5,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $30,300)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- MIAD graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/