Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) vs Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD)

When it comes to art and design education, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) stand out as two of the most prestigious institutions in the United States. While both schools offer a comprehensive range of programs and a vibrant artistic community, there are some key differences that set them apart. RISD boasts a lower acceptance rate, a larger student body, and a higher graduation rate, while MIAD offers a more diverse student body and a lower cost of attendance. To help you make an informed decision about your art education, we've compiled a detailed comparison table that delves into these differences and more, including popular majors, faculty-to-student ratios, and notable alumni.

	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design	Rhode Island School of Design
Overview
Location	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Providence, Rhode Island
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	74.0%	95.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	68.3%	18.7%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	N/A	1310 - 1480
ACT range	N/A	28 - 34
Students submitting SAT score		31.0%
Students submitting ACT score		7.0%
Total number of applicants	933	4,742
Total number of admissions given out	637	886
Admitted students who chose to enroll	221	496
Yield rate	34.7%	56.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	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	$77,280
Average net price	$25,270	$38,234
Tuition	$38,050	$55,220
Room & board	$9,490	$14,790
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $24,879	37.0% Average amount $37,286
Students receiving federal student loan	83.0% Average amount $5,699	36.0% Average amount $5,296
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $14,427	4.0% Average amount $39,311

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	898 Men 24.8% Women 75.2%	2,044 Men 33.5% Women 66.5%
Graduate students	N/A	532 Men 34.2% Women 65.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.6%	35.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	471	1,450
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 Multidisciplinary Studies Architecture Computer and Information Science Precision Production
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.1%	86.2%
Dropout rate	46.9%	11.9%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
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	Design and Applied Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,121 Year 2: $68,219 Year 3: $70,583 Architecture (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,475 Year 2: $48,198 Year 3: $58,141 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,129 Year 2: $36,166 Year 3: $46,057 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,604 Year 2: $22,192 Year 3: $35,453 Woodworking (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,714 Year 2: $30,228 Year 3: $27,613 Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $30,365 Year 2: $28,055 Year 3: $27,580 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,934 Year 2: $22,627 Year 3: $27,562 Architecture (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,281 Year 2: $50,439 Year 3: N/A Interior Architecture (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $54,035 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $35,493 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: N/A

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