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Fairfield University Marist College Quinnipiac Pratt Institute RISD University of Bridgeport RIC Siena College Loyola University Maryland Salve Regina University UConn Stonehill College| Sacred Heart University | Maryland Institute College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHU | MICA | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 56% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,952 students)
SHU vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 12% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at MICA than Sacred Heart University ($51,870.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryland Institute College of Art than SHU ($43,545 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 14.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($15,290 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 32.2% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($25,767 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Sacred Heart University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $19,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $40,300)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/