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Overview |
Marymount | MICA | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Marymount | MICA | ||
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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 | 3.09 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marymount | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Marymount | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | MICA | ||
| 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 Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at MICA than Marymount California University ($51,870.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 4.6% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($15,290 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Marymount California University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($25,767 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or MICA? 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 MICA and Marymount.
- Graduates from Marymount California University earn on average $1,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $40,300)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/