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Overview |
MICA | Capital University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,388 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $41,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $41,298 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $22,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $31,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 4,365 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 3,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 7% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Capital University | ||
| 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
- Capital University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,388 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Capital University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $41,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at MICA than Capital University ($53,160.00 vs. $41,298.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than MICA ($22,480 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 48.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,446 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Capital University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 11% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($31,567 vs. $28,435)
MICA vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 7 points higher than at Capital University (1133)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Capital University (73.2%)
MICA vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Capital University? 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 Capital University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Capital University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $7,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,300)
- Capital University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University 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/