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Overview |
MICA | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
MICA | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 62% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Cedarville University | ||
| 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Cedarville University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 50.4% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at MICA than Cedarville University ($51,870.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than MICA ($25,462 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 82% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($8,400 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 31.2% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($25,767 vs. $19,637)
MICA vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 29 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
MICA vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Cedarville University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $5,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,300)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/