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Overview |
MICA | USciences | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MICA | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MICA | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MICA | USciences | ||
| 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 the Sciences is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or USciences?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 101% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at MICA than University of the Sciences ($51,870.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 15.1% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,290 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($25,767 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or MICA .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 5 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MICA (3.47)
MICA vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or USciences? 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 USciences and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of the Sciences (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $50,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $40,300)
- University of the Sciences and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/