The University of the Arts (UArts) vs MICA College

The University of the Arts (UArts) and Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) stand out as prominent institutions dedicated to nurturing artistic talent and fostering creativity. While both share a commitment to excellence in arts education, they offer distinct experiences shaped by their unique characteristics. UArts boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating a highly selective admissions process, while MICA's higher acceptance rate suggests a more accessible admissions policy. In terms of student body demographics, UArts has a larger undergraduate population, while MICA's student body is predominantly composed of graduate students. As you explore the comprehensive comparison table provided, you'll discover further insights into the differences between these two esteemed art schools, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that can help you make an informed decision about your artistic journey.

	Maryland Institute College of Art	The University of the Arts
Overview
Location	Baltimore, Maryland	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	86.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	85.7%	85.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	3,066	1,293
Total number of admissions given out	2,629	1,101
Admitted students who chose to enroll	311	269
Yield rate	11.8%	24.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$65,940	$68,690
Average net price	$28,569	$25,932
Tuition	$50,160	$48,350
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,200 Meal plan: $3,570	Room/dormitory: $11,380 Meal plan: $6,250
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $27,261	100.0% Average amount $26,798
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $5,435	94.0% Average amount $5,851
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $18,522	21.0% Average amount $24,297

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,540 Men 24.4% Women 75.6%	1,397 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%
Graduate students	607 Men 27.8% Women 72.2%	160 Men 28.8% Women 71.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	67.6%	N/A
International students	20.7%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	997	582
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Maryland New Jersey Virginia New York California	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Business Education Multidisciplinary Studies Architecture	Visual & Performing Arts Education Communications Technology Multidisciplinary Studies English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	74.0%	68.1%
Dropout rate	25.3%	31.7%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,721 Year 2: $50,677 Year 3: $49,511 Museology/Museum Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,796 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $44,041 Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,047 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $30,926 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,932 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $29,322 Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,815 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $28,945 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,696 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $28,612 Dance (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,267 Year 2: $21,613 Year 3: $26,673 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,297 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $25,853 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,067 Year 2: $22,329 Year 3: $25,752 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,579 Year 2: $19,358 Year 3: $25,140

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