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Overview |
MICA | Belmont | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MICA | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
MICA | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 72% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Belmont?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at MICA than Belmont University ($51,870.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont University than MICA ($36,225 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 11.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,670 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 16.7% larger than aid received Belmont University ($25,767 vs. $22,080)
MICA vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 18 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Belmont? 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 Belmont and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Belmont University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $8,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $40,300)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $5,220 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,780 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/