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Overview |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | MICA | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,532 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #484 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saic.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,550 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,550 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $53,923 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,075 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1048/1260 | 967/1362 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,713 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 32% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 56% | ||
Campus |
School of the Art Institute of Chicago | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,532 students vs. 1,952 students)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or MICA?
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago is 3.2% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($53,550.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at School of the Art Institute of Chicago than Maryland Institute College of Art ($53,550.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryland Institute College of Art than School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($43,545 vs. $53,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 8.2% lower than costs at School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($15,290 vs. $16,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at School of the Art Institute of Chicago as Maryland Institute College of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 40.9% larger than aid received School of the Art Institute of Chicago ($25,767 vs. $18,290)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or School of the Art Institute of Chicago .
- The average SAT score at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1155) is 15 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman School of the Art Institute of Chicago students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (79%)
School of the Art Institute of Chicago vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, School of the Art Institute of Chicago or MICA? 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 MICA and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than School of the Art Institute of Chicago (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $1,200 more per year than School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,100)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago students graduate with a $1,287 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,713 vs. $27,000)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former School of the Art Institute of Chicago students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/