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Overview |
MICA | Reed | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
MICA | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
MICA | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 87% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Reed | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,534 students)
MICA vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Reed?
- Reed College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Reed than Maryland Institute College of Art ($64,450.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than MICA ($33,106 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 4.3% lower than costs at Reed College ($15,290 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 85.8% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($47,864 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 243 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Reed 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 Reed (30.8%)
MICA vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Reed? 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 Reed and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $6,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,300)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/