Baltimore, MD · Emmitsburg, MD · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Mount St. Mary's University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 71.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $55,150 | $47,240 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $55,150 | $47,240 |
| Average Net Price | $26,787 | $12,437 |
| Graduation Rate | 71.0% | 58.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Maryland Institute College of Art accepts 77.3% of applicants. Mount St. Mary's University accepts 71.9%. Maryland Institute College of Art's tuition is $55,150. Mount St. Mary's University's is $47,240. Mount St. Mary's University is cheaper. Maryland Institute College of Art graduates 71% of students in 6 years. Mount St. Mary's University graduates 58%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Mount St. Mary's University. It accepts 71.9% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Mount St. Mary's University has lower published tuition: $47,240 versus $55,150. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Maryland Institute College of Art: 71% of students finish in 6 years. Mount St. Mary's University is at 58%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.