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Kansas City Art Institute Columbia College UWM UW-Stout| Tabor College | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tabor | MIAD | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 664 | 885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,998 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,362 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tabor | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 585 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 378 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1130 | 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 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Tabor | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tabor | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Tabor | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is larger than than Tabor based on total student enrollment (885 students vs. 664 students)
Tabor vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Tabor for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $35,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at MIAD than Tabor College ($40,480.00 vs. $35,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tabor College than MIAD ($19,998 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 3.5% lower than costs at Tabor College ($10,430 vs. $10,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 15.3% larger than aid received Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($28,362 vs. $24,605)
Tabor vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Tabor .
- Accepted freshman Tabor students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Tabor has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than MIAD (62.8%)
Tabor vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor 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 Tabor.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Tabor College (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $8,900 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $36,000)
- Tabor College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tabor graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Tabor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/