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Overview |
MICA | Grace University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
MICA | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | - | ||
Campus |
MICA | Grace 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 Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 298 students)
MICA vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Grace University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 134.5% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.5% higher at MICA than Grace University ($51,870.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than MICA ($19,798 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 108.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($7,324 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Grace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 97% larger than aid received Grace University ($25,767 vs. $13,079)
MICA vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 137 points higher than at Grace University (1003)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Grace University (45.9%)
MICA vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Grace 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 Grace University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Grace University (71% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $7,000 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Grace University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/