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Kansas City Art Institute Columbia College UWM University of Dubuque UW-Green Bay UW-Stout| Lakeland University | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lakeland University | MIAD | ||
| Location | Plymouth, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,406 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeland.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lakeland University | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,400 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,400 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,778 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,611 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Lakeland University | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,230 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,224 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 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 |
Lakeland University | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lakeland University | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,458 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lakeland University | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lakeland University | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Lakeland University | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lakeland University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (2,406 students vs. 896 students)
Lakeland University vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lakeland University or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Lakeland University for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at MIAD than Lakeland University ($39,380.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lakeland University than MIAD ($21,611 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 8.3% lower than costs at Lakeland University ($9,950 vs. $10,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Lakeland University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 9.9% larger than aid received Lakeland University ($26,216 vs. $23,855)
Lakeland University vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lakeland University or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Lakeland University .
- Accepted freshman MIAD students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than MIAD (64%)
Lakeland University vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lakeland 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 Lakeland University.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Lakeland University (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $8,000 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,000)
- Lakeland University students graduate with a $1,542 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($25,458 vs. $27,000)
- Lakeland University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lakeland University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/