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Overview |
MIAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 885 | 11,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miad.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,480 | $6,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,480 | $16,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,430 | $7,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,024 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,605 | $4,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
MIAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,059 | 11,190 | ||
| Admitted | 665 | 9,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MIAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MIAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MIAD | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (11,519 students vs. 885 students)
MIAD vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIAD or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 494.2% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $6,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at MIAD than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($40,480.00 vs. $16,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than MIAD ($13,670 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 34.2% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($7,770 vs. $10,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 502% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($24,605 vs. $4,087)
MIAD vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIAD or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or MIAD .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than MIAD (62.8%)
MIAD vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIAD or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and MIAD.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $8,600 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,000)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $2,029 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($24,971 vs. $27,000)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/