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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 | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | SEBTS | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Wake Forest, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,926 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | sebts.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | SEBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $9,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $9,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $7,469 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $11,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $8,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
MICA | SEBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 124 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 95 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 920/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | SEBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | SEBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
MICA | SEBTS | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | SEBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 21% | ||
Campus |
MICA | SEBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,926 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. SEBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or SEBTS?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 441.6% more expensive to attend than SEBTS for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 441.6% higher at MICA than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($53,160.00 vs. $9,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary than MICA ($11,395 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are 166.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($7,469 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 226.8% larger than aid received Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ($28,435 vs. $8,701)
MICA vs. SEBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or SEBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SEBTS or MICA .
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than SEBTS (76.6%)
MICA vs. SEBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or SEBTS? 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 SEBTS and MICA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/