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Overview |
Mercer | MICA | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 967/1362 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Mercer | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,952 students)
Mercer vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at MICA than Mercer University ($51,870.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than MICA ($22,087 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 8.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,046 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Maryland Institute College of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 30.9% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($33,740 vs. $25,767)
Mercer vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 77 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Mercer University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $17,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $40,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/