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Overview |
MICA | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 18% | ||
Campus |
MICA | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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
- University of Mount Union is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,169 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or University of Mount Union?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 51.9% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at MICA than University of Mount Union ($53,160.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than MICA ($22,835 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 73.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,500 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 18.2% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($28,435 vs. $24,047)
MICA vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 62 points higher than at University of Mount Union (1078)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- University of Mount Union has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or University of Mount Union? 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 University of Mount Union and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of Mount Union (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $7,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $40,300)
- University of Mount Union and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Mount Union and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/