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MHC Bryn Mawr Pratt Institute RISD Wellesley Vassar VCU Barnard Bowdoin College Amherst Bates Wesley College| Maryland Institute College of Art | Smith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Smith College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Northampton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | smith.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Smith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $58,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $58,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $20,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $49,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
MICA | Smith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 7,269 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,662 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1370/1520 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Smith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Smith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
MICA | Smith College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MICA | Smith College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 76% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Smith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Smith College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,873 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Smith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Smith College?
- Smith College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($58,480.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Smith College than Maryland Institute College of Art ($58,480.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than MICA ($30,790 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 33% lower than costs at Smith College ($15,290 vs. $20,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Smith College (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 90.6% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($49,109 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Smith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Smith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Smith College or MICA .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Smith College (22.9%)
MICA vs. Smith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Smith 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 Smith College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Smith College is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $8,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,300)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Smith College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/