Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Pratt Institute RISD VCU SCAD UMass Dartmouth UMass Westfield State University Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago Wheaton College| Maryland Institute College of Art | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MICA | MCLA | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | North Adams, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 933 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | mcla.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MICA | MCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $1,030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $9,975 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $14,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $17,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $9,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | MCLA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 1,425 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MICA | MCLA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MICA | MCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,659 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
MICA | MCLA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | MCLA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 26% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MICA | MCLA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than MCLA based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 933 students)
MICA vs. MCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or MCLA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 5,061.2% more expensive to attend than MCLA for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $1,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 432.9% higher at MICA than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($53,160.00 vs. $9,975.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts than MICA ($17,705 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 36.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,634 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 196% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($28,435 vs. $9,606)
MICA vs. MCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or MCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCLA or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 124 points higher than at MCLA (1016)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at MCLA (3.2)
- MCLA has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. MCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or MCLA? 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 MCLA and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $3,200 more per year than MCLA graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,100)
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students graduate with a $2,341 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,659 vs. $27,000)
- MCLA graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCLA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/