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Overview |
MICA | UMES | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 840/1010 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 48% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 18% | ||
Campus |
MICA | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or UMES?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 820.2% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215% higher at MICA than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($51,870.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than MICA ($12,020 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 43.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($10,636 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as University of Maryland Eastern Shore (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 102.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($25,767 vs. $12,705)
MICA vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 306 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or UMES? 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 UMES and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (71% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Eastern Shore earn on average $100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,300)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/