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Overview |
Unity College | MICA | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Unity College | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Unity College | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Unity College | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Unity College | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Unity College | 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
- Unity College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (4,281 students vs. 1,952 students)
Unity College vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 359.8% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 359.8% higher at MICA than Unity College ($51,870.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than MICA ($18,554 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 26.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,104 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Unity College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 643.6% larger than aid received Unity College ($25,767 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Unity College .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than MICA (79.6%)
Unity College vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity College 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 Unity College.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Unity College (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $5,200 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $35,100)
- Maryland Institute College of Art and Unity College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland Institute College of Art and Unity College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Unity College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/