University of Providence vs. MIAD

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Providence in Great Falls, MT with Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in Milwaukee, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is larger than University of Providence based on total student enrollment (838 students vs. 763 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Providence is located in Great Falls, MT (Small City setting); Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is in Milwaukee, WI (Large City setting).
• University of Providence is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Providence 9:1; Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 11:1.

University of Providence vs. MIAD Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Providence or MIAD? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Providence than MIAD ($16,598 vs. $27,579).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 2.9% lower than at University of Providence ($10,955 vs. $11,284).
• Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 43.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than University of Providence (about $13,295 more per year; $43,743.00 vs. $30,448.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 43.7% higher at MIAD than at University of Providence (about $13,295 more per year; $43,743.00 vs. $30,448.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at University of Providence as at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Providence students is 1.4% larger than aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students ($26,370 vs. $26,015).

University of Providence vs. MIAD Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Providence or MIAD? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MIAD and University of Providence.

• University of Providence reports an open admissions policy.
• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (1040) is 50 points higher than at University of Providence (990).
• Incoming MIAD students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 20 at University of Providence).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Providence 845/1135; Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 940/1140.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Providence 16/24; Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 20/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: University of Providence - Open admission; MIAD - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of Providence Aug 5, 2027; MIAD Aug 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman University of Providence students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MIAD (3.08).
• MIAD has a higher acceptance rate (60.5%) than University of Providence (50.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 50.3% at University of Providence vs. 33.2% at MIAD.

University of Providence vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for University of Providence and MIAD? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's six-year graduation rate (57%) is higher than University of Providence's (29%).
• Graduates from University of Providence earn a median of about $500 more per year than MIAD graduates about ten years after starting college ($36,500 vs. $36,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Providence graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than MIAD graduates ($25,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, University of Providence graduates have an estimated $21 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than MIAD graduates ($258 vs. $279).
• More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Providence students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.