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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College Kansas City Art Institute KSU Columbia College UWM Berry College UW-Stout| Shorter University | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | MIAD | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,447 | 885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,514 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,514 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,784 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,692 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,168 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 25, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Shorter | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shorter | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shorter University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,447 students vs. 885 students)
Shorter vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 72.2% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at MIAD than Shorter University ($40,480.00 vs. $23,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than MIAD ($16,692 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 6.6% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($9,784 vs. $10,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 35.4% larger than aid received Shorter University ($24,605 vs. $18,168)
Shorter vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Shorter .
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than MIAD (62.8%)
Shorter vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Shorter University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $13,300 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- MIAD graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/