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Overview |
MICA | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 6,732 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $13,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $12,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $20,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $6,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
MICA | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 6,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1030/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
MICA | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 9% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (6,732 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 455.5% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 300% higher at MICA than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($53,160.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than MICA ($20,860 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 58.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,600 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 358.3% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($28,435 vs. $6,205)
MICA vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millersville University of Pennsylvania or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 139 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,300)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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/