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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | MIAD | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,447 | 885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,416 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,416 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,878 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,903 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,037 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,886 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 7,193 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 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 Indianapolis | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | 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 Indianapolis is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (5,447 students vs. 885 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 17.6% more expensive to attend than University of Indianapolis for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $34,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at MIAD than University of Indianapolis ($40,480.00 vs. $34,416.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Indianapolis than MIAD ($19,903 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 52.2% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($10,430 vs. $15,878)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 18% larger than aid received Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($29,037 vs. $24,605)
University of Indianapolis vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or University of Indianapolis .
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than MIAD (62.8%)
University of Indianapolis vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than University of Indianapolis (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $7,800 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and University of Indianapolis graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and University of Indianapolis graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/