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Kansas City Art Institute Columbia College Kentucky Murray State University UWM Campbellsville University IWU UW-Stout| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | MIAD | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 834 | 885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,900 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,900 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,526 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,867 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,561 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
KWC | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,009 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 1,346 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | 940/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
KWC | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
KWC | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KWC | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 44% | ||
Campus |
KWC | 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (885 students vs. 834 students)
KWC vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 26.9% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at MIAD than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($40,480.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than MIAD ($20,867 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 10.5% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,430 vs. $11,526)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 9.1% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($24,605 vs. $22,561)
KWC vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or KWC .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than MIAD (62.8%)
KWC vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC 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 KWC.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $2,500 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,000)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/