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Pratt Institute RISD VCU SCAD The New School Hollins College School of the Art Institute of Chicago Drexel Laguna College of Art and Design Syracuse RIT Simmons University| Maryland Institute College of Art | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | MBBC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $18,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $26,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $7,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
MICA | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 69.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
MICA | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 70% | ||
Campus |
MICA | MBBC | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 977 students)
MICA vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or MBBC?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 181.3% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.3% higher at MICA than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($53,160.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than MICA ($26,001 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 126.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($8,800 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 270.2% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($28,435 vs. $7,680)
MICA vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or MICA .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than MBBC (70.9%)
MICA vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or MBBC? 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 MBBC and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $4,900 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More MBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/