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Overview |
Chapman | MICA | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,014 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #111 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,288 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,288 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,954 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,033 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,510 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,690 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 9,928 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1400 | 967/1362 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chapman | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chapman | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Chapman | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 1,952 students)
Chapman vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or MICA?
- Chapman University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Chapman than Maryland Institute College of Art ($60,288.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryland Institute College of Art than Chapman ($43,545 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 10.9% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,290 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($33,510 vs. $25,767)
Chapman vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 77 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Chapman (72.5%)
Chapman vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman or MICA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MICA and Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Chapman University earn on average $13,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $40,300)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $6,062 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($20,938 vs. $27,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/