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Overview |
MIAD | UWSP | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 896 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miad.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIAD | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,380 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,380 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,472 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,216 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MIAD | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,052 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 673 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MIAD | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIAD | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
MIAD | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MIAD | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MIAD | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 896 students)
MIAD vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIAD or UWSP?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 487.9% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.7% higher at MIAD than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($39,380.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than MIAD ($13,702 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 24.4% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($8,000 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 528.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($26,216 vs. $4,169)
MIAD vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIAD or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or MIAD .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than MIAD (64%)
MIAD vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIAD or UWSP? 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 UWSP and MIAD.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $5,700 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,000)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $2,640 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($24,360 vs. $27,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/