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Overview |
MIAD | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 885 | 10,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miad.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIAD | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,480 | $7,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,480 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,430 | $7,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,024 | $13,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,605 | $4,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
MIAD | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,059 | 7,312 | ||
| Admitted | 665 | 5,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
MIAD | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIAD | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
MIAD | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MIAD | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 19% | ||
Campus |
MIAD | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (10,299 students vs. 885 students)
MIAD vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIAD or UW-La Crosse?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 407.6% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $7,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at MIAD than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($40,480.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than MIAD ($13,125 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 31% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($7,960 vs. $10,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 426% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($24,605 vs. $4,678)
MIAD vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIAD or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or MIAD .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than MIAD (62.8%)
MIAD vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIAD or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and MIAD.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $13,500 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $36,000)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/