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Overview |
MICA | Amherst | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,898 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #16 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | amherst.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Amherst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $63,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $63,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $21,367 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $58,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
MICA | Amherst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 14,864 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 7.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 43.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1420/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 2, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Amherst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Amherst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $82,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $134 |
Diversity |
MICA | Amherst | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Amherst | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 74% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Amherst | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,898 students)
MICA vs. Amherst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Amherst?
- Amherst College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($63,500.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Amherst than Maryland Institute College of Art ($63,500.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than MICA ($21,367 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 9.5% lower than costs at Amherst College ($15,290 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Amherst College (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 127.8% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($58,693 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Amherst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Amherst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Amherst or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Amherst College (1451) is 311 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Amherst (7.3%)
MICA vs. Amherst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Amherst? 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 Amherst and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (96% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $41,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $40,300)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $14,025 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($12,975 vs. $27,000)
- Amherst graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Amherst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/