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Overview |
MIAD | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 896 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miad.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIAD | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,380 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,380 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,472 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,216 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
MIAD | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,052 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 673 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
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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 | Aug 31, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
MIAD | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIAD | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
MIAD | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MIAD | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 36% | ||
Campus |
MIAD | UW-Stout | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stout is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 896 students)
MIAD vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIAD or UW-Stout?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 461.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.7% higher at MIAD than University of Wisconsin Stout ($39,380.00 vs. $15,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than MIAD ($15,510 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 18.5% lower than costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($8,398 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than University of Wisconsin Stout (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 453.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($26,216 vs. $4,736)
MIAD vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIAD or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or MIAD .
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- UW-Stout has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than MIAD (64%)
MIAD vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIAD or UW-Stout? 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 UW-Stout and MIAD.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than University of Wisconsin Stout (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $11,000 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,000)
- University of Wisconsin Stout students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- UW-Stout graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/