College comparison

Dominican University of 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	Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA	Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD
Acceptance rateMaryland Institute College of Art is more selective	84%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1210–1300	1078–1305
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,114	1,189
Avg net price	$35,333	$42,729
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	San Rafael, CA	Baltimore, MD

Quick answers

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

Maryland Institute College of Art is more selective: Dominican University of California's acceptance rate is approximately 84% and Maryland Institute College of Art's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1210–1300 at Dominican University of 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.