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Overview |
MIAD | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 896 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miad.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIAD | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,380 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,380 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,472 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,216 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MIAD | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,052 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 673 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MIAD | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIAD | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
MIAD | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MIAD | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MIAD | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 Superior is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 896 students)
MIAD vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIAD or UW-Superior?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 502.6% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.1% higher at MIAD than University of Wisconsin Superior ($39,380.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than MIAD ($12,908 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 41.9% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($7,013 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than University of Wisconsin Superior (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 610.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($26,216 vs. $3,691)
MIAD vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIAD or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or MIAD .
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than MIAD (64%)
MIAD vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIAD or UW-Superior? 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-Superior and MIAD.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Superior earn on average $1,700 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $36,000)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UW-Superior 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 UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/