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Overview |
McMurry | MIAD | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | - | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
McMurry | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 47% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | 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
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (896 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 42% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at MIAD than MacMurray College ($39,380.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 1.4% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($9,810 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($26,216 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or McMurry .
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at MIAD (3.08)
McMurry vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry 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 McMurry.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than MacMurray College (57% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $2,200 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $36,000)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/