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Pratt Institute RISD VCU SCAD Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago Laguna College of Art and Design Syracuse RIT Simmons University| Maryland Institute College of Art | Becker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Becker College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MICA | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MICA | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
MICA | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
MICA | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Becker College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,675 students)
MICA vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Becker College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 46.4% more expensive to attend than Becker College for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at MICA than Becker College ($53,160.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Becker College are 44.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,800 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($28,435 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 131 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Becker College (3.36)
MICA vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Becker College? 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 Becker College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Becker College (71% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $6,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,300)
- Becker College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Becker College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/