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Overview |
MICA | URI | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
MICA | URI | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
MICA | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 59% | ||
Campus |
MICA | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or URI?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 281.8% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at MICA than University of Rhode Island ($51,870.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than MICA ($20,695 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 12.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,584 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of Rhode Island (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 94.4% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($25,767 vs. $13,257)
MICA vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 63 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than URI (76.4%)
MICA vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or URI? 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 URI and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of Rhode Island (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $15,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $40,300)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/