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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Kansas City Art Institute Loyola UW-Superior DePaul Columbia College UW-Stout| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MIAD | Parkside | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 896 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miad.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIAD | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,380 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,380 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,472 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,216 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
MIAD | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,052 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 673 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
MIAD | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIAD | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
MIAD | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MIAD | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MIAD | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 896 students)
MIAD vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIAD or Parkside?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 525.3% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.3% higher at MIAD than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($39,380.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than MIAD ($8,510 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 24.9% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($7,966 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 269.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($26,216 vs. $7,098)
MIAD vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIAD or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or MIAD .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than MIAD (64%)
MIAD vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIAD or Parkside? 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 Parkside and MIAD.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (57% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $5,000 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/