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Kansas City Art Institute Columbia College Mount St. Mary's College UWM UW-Stout| Notre Dame de Namur University | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | MIAD | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | - | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
NDNU | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 47% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (896 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 8.5% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at MIAD than Notre Dame de Namur University ($39,380.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 50.9% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,950 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($26,216 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman NDNU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at MIAD (3.08)
NDNU vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or MIAD? 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 MIAD and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $22,700 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $36,000)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/