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Overview |
MIAD | UWO | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 885 | 13,761 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miad.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIAD | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,480 | $6,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,480 | $14,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,430 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,024 | $12,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,605 | $6,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
MIAD | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,059 | 9,082 | ||
| Admitted | 665 | 7,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIAD | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
MIAD | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MIAD | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 7% | ||
Campus |
MIAD | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (13,761 students vs. 885 students)
MIAD vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIAD or UWO?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 494.8% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $6,806.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175% higher at MIAD than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($40,480.00 vs. $14,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than MIAD ($12,942 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 16.7% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($8,940 vs. $10,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 304.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($24,605 vs. $6,088)
MIAD vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIAD or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or MIAD .
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than MIAD (62.8%)
MIAD vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIAD or UWO? 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 UWO and MIAD.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $8,100 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,000)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $3,252 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($23,748 vs. $27,000)
- UWO graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/