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Overview |
MICA | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #859 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $28,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $28,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $23,147 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $17,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 1,472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 14% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Cornerstone 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,735 students)
MICA vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Cornerstone University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 87.8% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $28,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.8% higher at MICA than Cornerstone University ($53,160.00 vs. $28,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than MICA ($23,147 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 63.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,200 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 63.7% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($28,435 vs. $17,372)
MICA vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 107 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Cornerstone University (73.2%)
MICA vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Cornerstone 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 Cornerstone University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Cornerstone University (71% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $1,500 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/