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Overview |
Newman University | MICA | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Newman University | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Newman University | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $279 |
Diversity |
Newman University | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Newman University | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Newman University | 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
- Newman University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 1,952 students)
Newman University vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 60.1% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at MICA than Newman University ($51,870.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than MICA ($18,792 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 58.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($9,644 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Newman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newman University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($25,823 vs. $25,767)
Newman University vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Newman University .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 45 points higher than at Newman University (1095)
- Accepted freshman Newman University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Newman University (51%)
Newman University vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman University 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 Newman University.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Newman University (71% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $6,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,300)
- Newman University students graduate with a $7,878 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($19,122 vs. $27,000)
- Newman University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($197 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/