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Overview |
MICA | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
MICA | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 22% |
Students |
MICA | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 52% | ||
Campus |
MICA | St. Andrews 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 809 students)
MICA vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or St. Andrews University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 81.4% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at MICA than St. Andrews University ($51,870.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Andrews University than MICA ($31,864 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 33.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,480 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 51.3% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($25,767 vs. $17,026)
MICA vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 222 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
MICA vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than St. Andrews University (71% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $3,900 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/