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Pratt Institute CalArts RISD VCU Otis College of Art and Design California College of the Arts SCAD SCI-Arc Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago| Art Center College of Design | Maryland Institute College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Art Center College of Design | MICA | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artcenter.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Art Center College of Design | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,942 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,942 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,338 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,617 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,665 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Art Center College of Design | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,285 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 912 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.8% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Art Center College of Design | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Art Center College of Design | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
Art Center College of Design | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Art Center College of Design | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Art Center College of Design | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Center College of Design is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,952 students)
Art Center College of Design vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Art Center College of Design or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 6% more expensive to attend than Art Center College of Design for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at MICA than Art Center College of Design ($51,870.00 vs. $48,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryland Institute College of Art than Art Center College of Design ($43,545 vs. $53,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Center College of Design are 6.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,338 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Art Center College of Design (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 54.6% larger than aid received Art Center College of Design ($25,767 vs. $16,665)
Art Center College of Design vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Art Center College of Design or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Art Center College of Design .
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Art Center College of Design (71%)
Art Center College of Design vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Art Center College of Design or MICA? 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 MICA and Art Center College of Design.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Art Center College of Design (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Art Center College of Design earn on average $18,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $40,300)
- Maryland Institute College of Art students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- MICA graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Art Center College of Design graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Art Center College of Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/