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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Kansas City Art Institute Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Columbia College Loyola Hope College UWM Coe College| Loras College | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | MIAD | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 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 |
Loras College | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loras College | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Loras College | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Loras College is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 896 students)
Loras College vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at MIAD than Loras College ($39,380.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than MIAD ($21,886 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 7.8% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($9,230 vs. $9,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras 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 2.7% larger than aid received Loras College ($26,216 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Loras College .
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than MIAD (64%)
Loras College vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College 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 Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $13,200 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Loras College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Loras College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/