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Overview |
MICA | U of R | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
MICA | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
MICA | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
MICA | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 44% | ||
Campus |
MICA | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 16.7% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at U of R than Maryland Institute College of Art ($60,550.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than MICA ($39,775 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 19.2% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,290 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of Rochester (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 54.1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($39,715 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or MICA .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than U of R (38.9%)
MICA vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or U of R? 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 U of R and MICA.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (83% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $30,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $40,300)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/