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Overview |
MICA | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
MICA | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Otterbein University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 54.4% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at MICA than Otterbein University ($53,160.00 vs. $34,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than MICA ($22,242 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 53.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,968 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 11.4% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($28,435 vs. $25,535)
MICA vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 20 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Otterbein University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $4,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,300)
- Otterbein University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein 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 Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/