Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
URI Pratt Institute RISD SHU Roger Williams University VCU Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU SCAD| Maryland Institute College of Art | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MICA | RIC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | ric.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MICA | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $9,481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
MICA | RIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | RIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MICA | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
MICA | RIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 25% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MICA | RIC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MICA | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or RIC?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 447.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at MICA than Rhode Island College ($51,870.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than MICA ($11,014 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 14% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,414 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 241.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($25,767 vs. $7,537)
MICA vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 227 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or RIC? 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 RIC and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Rhode Island College (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $1,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,300)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/