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Overview |
MICA | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Seton Hall 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
- Seton Hall University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Seton Hall University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at MICA than Seton Hall University ($53,160.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than MICA ($31,642 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 14.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($17,350 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Seton Hall University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($33,582 vs. $28,435)
MICA vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 5 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Seton Hall 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 Seton Hall University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Seton Hall University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $22,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $40,300)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/