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Overview |
UM-Flint | MIAD | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,130 | 885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #614 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,390 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,650 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,456 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,344 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,448 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,870 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 6,105 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 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 22, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UM-Flint | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (6,130 students vs. 885 students)
UM-Flint vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 202.3% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $13,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at MIAD than University of Michigan Flint ($40,480.00 vs. $30,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than MIAD ($12,344 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 29% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,430 vs. $13,456)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 114.9% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($24,605 vs. $11,448)
UM-Flint vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or UM-Flint .
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- UM-Flint has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than MIAD (62.8%)
UM-Flint vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than University of Michigan Flint (57% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $6,500 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and UM-Flint graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/