The University of Findlay vs. MIAD

Comparable Facts

Compare The University of Findlay in Findlay, OH with Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in Milwaukee, WI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Findlay is larger than MIAD based on total student enrollment (5,016 students vs. 838 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Findlay is located in Findlay, OH (Distant Town setting); Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is in Milwaukee, WI (Large City setting).
• The University of Findlay is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Findlay 12:1; Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 11:1.

The University of Findlay vs. MIAD Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, The University of Findlay or MIAD? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Findlay than MIAD ($27,297 vs. $27,579).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 2.2% lower than at The University of Findlay ($10,955 vs. $11,200).
• Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 6.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than The University of Findlay (about $2,579 more per year; $43,743.00 vs. $41,164.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 6.3% higher at MIAD than at The University of Findlay (about $2,579 more per year; $43,743.00 vs. $41,164.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at The University of Findlay as at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Findlay students is 4.9% larger than aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students ($27,292 vs. $26,015).

The University of Findlay vs. MIAD Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, The University of Findlay or MIAD? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MIAD and The University of Findlay.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The University of Findlay (1110) is 70 points higher than at MIAD (1040).
• Incoming MIAD students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 22 at The University of Findlay).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The University of Findlay 1010/1213; Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 940/1140.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: The University of Findlay 19/26; Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 20/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: The University of Findlay - Test-free; MIAD - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: MIAD Aug 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman The University of Findlay students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MIAD (3.08).
• The University of Findlay has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than MIAD (60.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 17% at The University of Findlay vs. 33.2% at MIAD.

The University of Findlay vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for The University of Findlay and MIAD? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's six-year graduation rate (57%) is higher than The University of Findlay's (55%).
• Graduates from The University of Findlay earn a median of about $10,500 more per year than MIAD graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,500 vs. $36,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Findlay graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than MIAD graduates ($25,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, The University of Findlay graduates have an estimated $21 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than MIAD graduates ($258 vs. $279).
• More The University of Findlay graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.