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Overview |
MICA | ONU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MICA | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or ONU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 46.2% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at MICA than Ohio Northern University ($51,870.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than MICA ($27,398 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 18.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,900 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 6.3% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($25,767 vs. $24,235)
MICA vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 18 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than ONU (54.4%)
MICA vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or ONU? 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 ONU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Ohio Northern University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $30,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $40,300)
- Ohio Northern University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Northern University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/