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Overview |
UB | MICA | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,101 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,442 | $53,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,160 | $53,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $19,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,253 | $43,066 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,833 | $28,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 173 | 3,127 | ||
| Admitted | 148 | 2,417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1110 | 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 |
UB | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UB | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UB | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,101 students vs. 1,861 students)
UB vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 614.3% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $7,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.2% higher at MICA than University of Baltimore ($53,160.00 vs. $21,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than MICA ($17,253 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Baltimore are 3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($19,350 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 221.9% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($28,435 vs. $8,833)
UB vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or UB .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 168 points higher than at UB (972)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than MICA (77.3%)
UB vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $20,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $40,300)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB 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/