UB vs. MICA

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD with Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Baltimore is larger than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,187 students vs. 1,687 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); Maryland Institute College of Art is in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting).
• University of Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Maryland Institute College of Art is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Baltimore 10:1; Maryland Institute College of Art 9:1.

UB vs. MICA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UB or MICA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than MICA ($14,545 vs. $47,834).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Baltimore are 5.1% lower than at Maryland Institute College of Art ($19,350 vs. $20,400).
• Maryland Institute College of Art is 468.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than UB (about $46,808 more per year; $56,800.00 vs. $9,992.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 136.8% higher at MICA than at University of Baltimore (about $32,816 more per year; $56,800.00 vs. $23,984.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than at University of Baltimore (100% vs. 84%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 166.2% larger than aid received by University of Baltimore students ($29,578 vs. $11,113).

UB vs. MICA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UB or MICA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MICA and UB.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Maryland Institute College of Art (1190) is 150 points higher than at UB (1040).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Baltimore 740/1330; Maryland Institute College of Art 1078/1305.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresMaryland Institute College of Art 25/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UB - Test optional; MICA - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: MICA Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman MICA students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UB (2.89).
• UB has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than MICA (76.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37% at UB vs. 10.4% at MICA.

UB vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UB and MICA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Maryland Institute College of Art's six-year graduation rate is 71%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for UB.
• Graduates from University of Baltimore earn a median of about $20,300 more per year than MICA graduates about ten years after starting college ($60,600 vs. $40,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Baltimore graduates have a $5,500 lower median loan debt than MICA graduates ($21,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UB graduates have an estimated $57 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than MICA graduates ($222 vs. $279).
• More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.