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Overview |
MICA | Bridgewater State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bridgewater, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 9,550 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | bridgew.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Bridgewater State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $14,586 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $16,230 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $8,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
MICA | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 8,631 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 7,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 89.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Bridgewater State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,590 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
MICA | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 9% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Bridgewater State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (9,550 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Bridgewater State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Bridgewater State?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 5,741.8% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 654% higher at MICA than Bridgewater State University ($53,160.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than MICA ($16,230 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater State University are 36.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,586 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 219.1% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($28,435 vs. $8,911)
MICA vs. Bridgewater State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Bridgewater State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bridgewater State or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 144 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Bridgewater State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Bridgewater State? 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 Bridgewater State and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Bridgewater State University (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,300)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $2,410 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,590 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bridgewater State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/