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Overview |
UOP | MICA | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UOP | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/33 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UOP | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
UOP | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UOP | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UOP | 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
- University of the Pacific is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 1,952 students)
UOP vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or MICA?
- University of the Pacific is 2% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at UOP than Maryland Institute College of Art ($52,918.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than MICA ($28,164 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,420 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of the Pacific (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 48.7% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($38,322 vs. $25,767)
UOP vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or UOP .
- The average SAT score at University of the Pacific (1152) is 12 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman UOP students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MICA (3.47)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than MICA (79.6%)
UOP vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of the Pacific (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $41,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $40,300)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- UOP graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP 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/