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Overview |
University of Charleston | MIAD | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,758 | 885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #698 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,342 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,342 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,162 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,100 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,439 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,635 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 1,055 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 940/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Charleston | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 0% |
Students |
University of Charleston | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 885 students)
University of Charleston vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 25.2% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at MIAD than University of Charleston ($40,480.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than MIAD ($21,100 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 7% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,430 vs. $11,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 5% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($24,605 vs. $23,439)
University of Charleston vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or University of Charleston .
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than MIAD (62.8%)
University of Charleston vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than University of Charleston (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $9,200 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,000)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/