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Pratt Institute RISD University of Mobile Alabama Southern Community College VCU University of South Alabama AUM Birmingham Southern College SCAD University of Alabama at Birmingham WCCD Bishop State Community College| Spring Hill College | Maryland Institute College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springhill | MICA | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 977 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,820 | $53,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,820 | $53,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,212 | $19,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,271 | $43,066 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,175 | $28,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,279 | 3,127 | ||
| Admitted | 1,347 | 2,417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 915/1220 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Springhill | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Springhill | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 977 students)
Springhill vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 133% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133% higher at MICA than Spring Hill College ($53,160.00 vs. $22,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Hill College than MICA ($20,271 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 63.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,212 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Maryland Institute College of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 65.6% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($28,435 vs. $17,175)
Springhill vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 20 points higher than at Springhill (1120)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Springhill (59.1%)
Springhill vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill 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 Springhill.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Spring Hill College (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $8,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $40,300)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springhill students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/