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Overview |
MICA | SU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | SU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
MICA | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 42% | ||
Campus |
MICA | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or SU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 53.6% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at MICA than Shenandoah University ($53,160.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than MICA ($26,400 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 68.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,800 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 18% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,435 vs. $24,100)
MICA vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 135 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MICA (3.47)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or SU? 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 SU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Shenandoah University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $8,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU 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 SU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/