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Overview |
MICA | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $327 |
Diversity |
MICA | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,596 students)
MICA vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Alverno College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 67.3% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at MICA than Alverno College ($51,870.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than MICA ($18,097 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 77.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($8,620 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Alverno College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 3.8% larger than aid received Alverno College ($25,767 vs. $24,833)
MICA vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 230 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Alverno College (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $1,200 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,100)
- Maryland Institute College of Art students graduate with a $4,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,693)
- MICA graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/