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Overview |
MICA | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Gannon 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
- Gannon University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Gannon University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at MICA than Gannon University ($51,870.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than MICA ($22,200 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 0.8% lower than costs at Gannon University ($15,290 vs. $15,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($26,172 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 105 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Gannon 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 Gannon University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Gannon University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $12,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,300)
- Gannon University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon 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 Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/