College comparison

California College of the Arts vs Maryland Institute College of Art

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA	Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD
Acceptance rateMaryland Institute College of Art is more selective	91%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1078–1305
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	990	1,189
Avg net price	$53,909	$42,729
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	San Francisco, CA	Baltimore, MD

Quick answers

Is California College of the Arts or Maryland Institute College of Art harder to get into?

Maryland Institute College of Art is more selective: California College of the Arts's acceptance rate is approximately 91% and Maryland Institute College of Art's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California College of the Arts vs Maryland Institute College of Art?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California College of the Arts and 1078–1305 at Maryland Institute College of Art. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.