School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD)

When it comes to art and design education, two prominent institutions stand out: the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD). While both offer exceptional programs, they have distinct characteristics that cater to different aspirations. SAIC boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating its highly selective admissions process, while MIAD offers a more accessible route for aspiring artists. In terms of student demographics, SAIC attracts a more diverse student body, with a higher percentage of international students, while MIAD has a slightly larger undergraduate population. As for popular majors, SAIC excels in Fine Arts, while MIAD is renowned for its Industrial Design program. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table that delves into these aspects and more, providing valuable insights to guide your choice.

	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design	School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Overview
Location	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Chicago, Illinois
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	74.0%	83.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	68.3%	81.0%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $45
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	933	5,835
Total number of admissions given out	637	4,725
Admitted students who chose to enroll	221	669
Yield rate	34.7%	14.2%
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	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$51,570	$67,380
Average net price	$25,270	$50,214
Tuition	$38,050	$52,200
Room & board	$9,490	Room/dormitory: $13,500 Meal plan: $2,480
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $24,879	93.0% Average amount $20,194
Students receiving federal student loan	83.0% Average amount $5,699	45.0% Average amount $5,504
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $14,427	8.0% Average amount $32,788

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	898 Men 24.8% Women 75.2%	2,795 Men 24.8% Women 75.2%
Graduate students	N/A	764 Men 25.8% Women 74.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.6%	30.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	471	990
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Architecture	Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature Health Professions Education Architecture
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.1%	65.0%
Dropout rate	46.9%	7.5%
Transferred out	N/A	25.6%
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	Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,981 Year 2: $22,192 Year 3: $28,893 Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $26,095 Year 2: $22,055 Year 3: $27,442 Architecture (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,707 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,461 Year 2: $35,600 Year 3: N/A Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $27,550 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,246 Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: N/A

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