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Southern Adventist University Kansas City Art Institute Miles College Columbia College UWM UW-Stout| Oakwood University | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | MIAD | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 896 students)
Oakwood University vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 107.5% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.5% higher at MIAD than Oakwood University ($39,380.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than MIAD ($19,373 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 6% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($9,384 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 37.9% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($26,216 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman MIAD students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than MIAD (64%)
Oakwood University vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University 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 Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Oakwood University (57% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $1,400 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- MIAD graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/