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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Pratt Institute RISD Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon| American University | Maryland Institute College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | MICA | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
AU | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 56% | ||
Campus |
AU | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,952 students)
AU vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or MICA?
- American University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at AU than Maryland Institute College of Art ($53,070.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than MICA ($41,369 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 2.7% lower than costs at American University ($15,290 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($27,138 vs. $25,767)
AU vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 112 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $24,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $40,300)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/