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Pratt Institute RISD VCU Dean College Western New England University SCAD Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago RIC Laguna College of Art and Design| Maryland Institute College of Art | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | AIC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
MICA | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
MICA | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
MICA | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 47% | ||
Campus |
MICA | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or AIC?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 27.9% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at MICA than American International College ($51,870.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than MICA ($18,317 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 1.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($15,130 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 36.1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($35,061 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 253 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or AIC? 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 AIC and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than American International College (71% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $6,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,300)
- American International College and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- American International College and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/