College comparison

Chamberlain University-California 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	Chamberlain University-California Rancho Cordova, CA	Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD
Acceptance rateMaryland Institute College of Art is more selective	80%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1078–1305
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	751	1,189
Avg net price	$36,559	$42,729
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (for-profit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Rancho Cordova, CA	Baltimore, MD

Quick answers

Is Chamberlain University-California or Maryland Institute College of Art harder to get into?

Maryland Institute College of Art is more selective: Chamberlain University-California's acceptance rate is approximately 80% and Maryland Institute College of Art's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Chamberlain University-California vs Maryland Institute College of Art?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Chamberlain University-California 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.