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Pratt Institute RISD VCU SCAD Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago Laguna College of Art and Design Syracuse RIT Simmons University| Maryland Institute College of Art | Multnomah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | multnomah.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $29,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $29,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $23,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $18,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 317 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 16/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
MICA | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 67% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| 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 Multnomah Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 532 students)
MICA vs. Multnomah Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Multnomah Bible College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 79.8% more expensive to attend than Multnomah Bible College for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $29,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at MICA than Multnomah University ($53,160.00 vs. $29,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Multnomah University than MICA ($23,072 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Multnomah University are 81.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,000 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Multnomah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 56.1% larger than aid received Multnomah University ($28,435 vs. $18,214)
MICA vs. Multnomah Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Multnomah Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Multnomah Bible College or MICA .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Multnomah Bible College (3.25)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Multnomah Bible College (49.8%)
MICA vs. Multnomah Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Multnomah Bible 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 Multnomah Bible College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Multnomah University (71% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $5,100 more per year than Multnomah Bible College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,200)
- Multnomah University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- Multnomah Bible College graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Multnomah Bible College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/