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Purdue Calumet BSU DePaul Kansas City Art Institute IU IUPUI Columbia College UWM IU Southeast UW-Stout| Indiana University Northwest | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Northwest | MIAD | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 896 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Northwest | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 47% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 896 students)
IU Northwest vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 441.4% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.9% higher at MIAD than Indiana University Northwest ($39,380.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than MIAD ($6,553 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 5.7% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($9,412 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 199.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($26,216 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or IU Northwest .
- Accepted freshman IU Northwest students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than MIAD (64%)
IU Northwest vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Indiana University Northwest (57% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $3,500 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,000)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/