Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) vs Stanford

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) and Stanford University, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. MIAD, a private art and design college, boasts a tight-knit community and an acceptance rate of 85%, while Stanford, a prestigious research university, has a highly selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 4%. MIAD's focus on visual arts and design attracts students passionate about creative fields, while Stanford's diverse academic offerings cater to a wide range of interests. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design	Stanford University
Overview
Location	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Stanford, California
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	74.0%	98.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	68.3%	3.9%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $90 Graduate: $125
SAT range	N/A	1470 - 1570
ACT range	N/A	34 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		15.0%
Students submitting ACT score		11.0%
Total number of applicants	933	55,471
Total number of admissions given out	637	2,190
Admitted students who chose to enroll	221	1,757
Yield rate	34.7%	80.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$51,570	$78,898
Average net price	$25,270	$14,402
Tuition	$38,050	$55,473
Room & board	$9,490	Room/dormitory: $11,166 Meal plan: $6,694
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $24,879	61.0% Average amount $56,211
Students receiving federal student loan	83.0% Average amount $5,699	5.0% Average amount $5,151
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $14,427	1.0% Average amount $17,186

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	898 Men 24.8% Women 75.2%	7,645 Men 49.4% Women 50.6%
Graduate students	N/A	10,035 Men 56.5% Women 43.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	58.5%
International students	0.6%	24.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	471	14,621
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Texas Washington New York Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Architecture	Engineering Computer and Information Science Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	5:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.1%	95.5%
Dropout rate	46.9%	1.7%
Transferred out	N/A	0.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,216 Year 2: $37,363 Year 3: $45,908 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,444 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $24,755 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,914 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $151,574 Year 2: $170,457 Year 3: $210,837 Computer Science (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $159,729 Year 2: $168,942 Year 3: $203,193 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $164,734 Year 2: $163,337 Year 3: $187,054 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $137,457 Year 2: $150,874 Year 3: $173,548 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $136,126 Year 2: $136,499 Year 3: $165,375 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $128,556 Year 2: $135,709 Year 3: $157,500 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $123,354 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $139,234 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,326 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $126,185 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,457 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $107,477 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,475 Year 2: $85,391 Year 3: $104,592

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