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Overview |
MICA | Andrews University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Berrien Springs, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #403 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | andrews.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $31,464 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $31,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $9,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $24,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $18,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,226 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1100/1350 | ||
| 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 |
MICA | Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 59% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Andrews University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Andrews University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 64.9% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at MICA than Andrews University ($51,870.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than MICA ($24,194 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 61.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($9,474 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 38.9% larger than aid received Andrews University ($25,767 vs. $18,557)
MICA vs. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Andrews University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 49 points higher than at Andrews University (1091)
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Andrews University? 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 Andrews University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Andrews University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Andrews University earn on average $3,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,300)
- Andrews University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Andrews University and MICA 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 Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/