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Overview |
MICA | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 83% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Bryant University | ||
| 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
- Bryant University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Bryant University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at MICA than Bryant University ($51,870.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryant University than MICA ($40,361 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 8.1% lower than costs at Bryant University ($15,290 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 0.6% larger than aid received Bryant University ($25,767 vs. $25,615)
MICA vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or MICA .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
MICA vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Bryant 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 Bryant University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $33,200 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $40,300)
- Bryant University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/