MICA College vs Cleveland Institute of Art

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) stand out as prominent institutions dedicated to nurturing artistic talent. While both share a commitment to excellence in art education, they offer distinct experiences for aspiring artists. MICA boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating its highly selective admissions process, while CIA offers a more accessible pathway for students seeking an art education. In terms of student demographics, MICA's student body is more diverse, with a higher percentage of female students and international students compared to CIA. As you explore the comparison table, you'll discover further insights into the unique strengths and characteristics of each institution, helping you make an informed decision about your artistic journey.

	Cleveland Institute of Art	Maryland Institute College of Art
Overview
Location	Cleveland, Ohio	Baltimore, Maryland
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	90.0%	86.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	65.9%	85.7%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $75
SAT range	1040 - 1270	N/A
ACT range	19 - 26	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	21.0%
Students submitting ACT score	35.0%
Total number of applicants	932	3,066
Total number of admissions given out	614	2,629
Admitted students who chose to enroll	136	311
Yield rate	22.1%	11.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$57,945	$65,940
Average net price	$31,448	$28,569
Tuition	$42,530	$50,160
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,210 Meal plan: $6,472	Room/dormitory: $11,200 Meal plan: $3,570
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $28,187	100.0% Average amount $27,261
Students receiving federal student loan	84.0% Average amount $5,669	42.0% Average amount $5,435
Students taking out private loans	17.0% Average amount $18,857	5.0% Average amount $18,522

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	580 Men 27.1% Women 72.9%	1,540 Men 24.4% Women 75.6%
Graduate students	N/A	607 Men 27.8% Women 72.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	38.0%	67.6%
International students	2.4%	20.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	319	997
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Pennsylvania New York Maryland Michigan	Maryland New Jersey Virginia New York California

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Communications Technology Health Professions	Visual & Performing Arts Business Education Multidisciplinary Studies Architecture
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	55.7%	74.0%
Dropout rate	31.7%	25.3%
Transferred out	12.6%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,035 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,508 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Design and Applied Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,714 Year 2: $67,240 Year 3: $78,199 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,514 Year 2: $50,782 Year 3: $52,113 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,590 Year 2: $27,504 Year 3: $39,224 Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $34,442 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $33,773 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,950 Year 2: $21,508 Year 3: $28,812 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,904 Year 2: $19,786 Year 3: $24,942 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,381 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: N/A

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