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Overview |
Marymount | MIAD | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Marymount | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | - | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 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 |
Marymount | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Marymount | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | 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
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (896 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 12% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at MIAD than Marymount California University ($39,380.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 60.8% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($9,950 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Marymount California University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($26,216 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Marymount students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at MIAD (3.08)
Marymount vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount 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 Marymount.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $5,400 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $36,000)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/