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Overview |
MICA | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
MICA | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| 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 | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
MICA | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 45% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Mercyhurst College | ||
| 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Mercyhurst College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 28% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at MICA than Mercyhurst College ($51,870.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than MICA ($24,935 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,025 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 25.8% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($32,418 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or MICA .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Mercyhurst College? 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 Mercyhurst College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Mercyhurst College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $3,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,300)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/