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Overview |
MICA | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
MICA | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
MICA | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 61% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Holy Cross | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 11% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Holy Cross than Maryland Institute College of Art ($57,600.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than MICA ($34,679 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 8.7% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($15,290 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 53.7% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($39,615 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or MICA .
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
MICA vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (91% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $40,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $40,300)
- Maryland Institute College of Art students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- MICA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/