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Overview |
MICA | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
MICA | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
MICA | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MICA | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 1% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 513 students)
MICA vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 194.2% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.2% higher at MICA than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($51,870.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than MICA ($18,198 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 13.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,500 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 128.1% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($25,767 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Franklin Institute of Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Institute of Boston or MICA .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 1.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
MICA vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Franklin Institute of Boston? 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 Franklin Institute of Boston and MICA.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $1,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,300)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/