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Overview |
MICA | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $42,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $42,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $14,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $29,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $28,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MICA | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 2,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
MICA | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 63% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Springfield College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $42,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at MICA than Springfield College ($53,160.00 vs. $42,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than MICA ($29,198 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 40.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,202 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 1.3% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($28,817 vs. $28,435)
MICA vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 98 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
MICA vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Springfield College? 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 Springfield College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Springfield College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $6,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,300)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/