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Overview |
MICA | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Niagara University | ||
| 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
- Niagara University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Niagara University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 47.3% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at MICA than Niagara University ($53,160.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than MICA ($17,495 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 53.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,980 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($31,682 vs. $28,435)
MICA vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 103 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Niagara University? 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 Niagara University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Niagara University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $2,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,300)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/