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Overview |
MICA | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
MICA | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
MICA | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 48% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Seattle U?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at MICA than Seattle University ($51,870.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than MICA ($35,412 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 13.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,524 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 20% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($30,917 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 52 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is the same as at Seattle University (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $20,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $40,300)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/