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Overview |
MICA | RIT | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
MICA | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
MICA | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 52% | ||
Campus |
MICA | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 5.6% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($56,136.00 vs. $53,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at RIT than Maryland Institute College of Art ($56,136.00 vs. $53,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester Institute of Technology than MICA ($39,753 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 28.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($15,516 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 12.3% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($31,931 vs. $28,435)
MICA vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 111 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than RIT (71.4%)
MICA vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or RIT ? 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 RIT and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $24,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $40,300)
- Maryland Institute College of Art students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- MICA graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/