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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU Kansas City Art Institute| University of Illinois at Springfield | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MIAD | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 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 |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 885 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 319.7% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.6% higher at MIAD than University of Illinois at Springfield ($40,480.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than MIAD ($9,241 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 15.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,430 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 73.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($24,605 vs. $14,182)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than MIAD (62.8%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield 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 Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $11,500 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $36,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/