Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WSU Michigan State GVSU WMU Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn Michigan Saginaw Valley State University CMU Ferris State University Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Michigan Tech| Oakland University | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Oakland | MIAD | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,922 | 885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | miad.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Oakland | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,694 | $40,480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,188 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,309 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,734 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,641 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | MIAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,398 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 8,708 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1185 | 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakland | MIAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Oakland | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | MIAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakland | MIAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 96% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | 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
- Oakland University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 885 students)
Oakland vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 175.5% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at MIAD than Oakland University ($40,480.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than MIAD ($15,734 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 8.4% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,430 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 155.2% larger than aid received Oakland University ($24,605 vs. $9,641)
Oakland vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Oakland .
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than MIAD (62.8%)
Oakland vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Oakland University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $10,700 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $36,000)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland 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 Oakland 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/