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Pratt Institute RISD VCU SCAD CCAD Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago Laguna College of Art and Design Gannon University Syracuse| Maryland Institute College of Art | Cleveland Institute of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 584 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | cia.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $33,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $28,356 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 693 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
MICA | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 32% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Cleveland Institute of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Cleveland Institute of Art based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 584 students)
MICA vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Cleveland Institute of Art?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Cleveland Institute of Art for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at MICA than Cleveland Institute of Art ($51,870.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland Institute of Art than MICA ($33,395 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleveland Institute of Art are 25% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,230 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Cleveland Institute of Art (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland Institute of Art students is 10% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($28,356 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Cleveland Institute of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland Institute of Art or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 57 points higher than at Cleveland Institute of Art (1083)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland Institute of Art students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Cleveland Institute of Art (69.8%)
MICA vs. Cleveland Institute of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Cleveland Institute of Art? 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 Cleveland Institute of Art and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Cleveland Institute of Art (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $900 more per year than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,400)
- Maryland Institute College of Art students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- MICA graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland Institute of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland Institute of Art students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/