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Overview |
Willamette University | MIAD | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Willamette University | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Willamette University | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 896 students)
Willamette University vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or MIAD?
- Willamette University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than MIAD for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Willamette University than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($45,000.00 vs. $39,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Willamette University ($25,472 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 44.1% lower than costs at Willamette University ($9,950 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($27,700 vs. $26,216)
Willamette University vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MIAD (64%)
Willamette University vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University 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 Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $18,300 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,000)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/