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Overview |
MICA | Neumann | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 905/1085 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
MICA | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 31% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Neumann University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,155 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Neumann?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 53% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at MICA than Neumann University ($51,870.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Neumann University than MICA ($28,707 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 8.6% lower than costs at Neumann University ($15,290 vs. $16,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Neumann University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 0.6% larger than aid received Neumann University ($25,767 vs. $25,623)
MICA vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 235 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Neumann? 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 Neumann and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Neumann University (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $4,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,300)
- Neumann University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Neumann University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/