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Overview |
Wheelock College | MIAD | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | - | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Wheelock College | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Wheelock College | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | - | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 47% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (896 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at MIAD than Wheelock College ($39,380.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Wheelock College ($25,472 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 50.5% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($9,950 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Wheelock College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 20.3% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($26,216 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Wheelock College .
- Accepted freshman MIAD students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Wheelock College is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Wheelock College earn on average $300 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Wheelock College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Wheelock College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/