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Overview |
MICA | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,453 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $12,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $22,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $28,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 1,294 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 1,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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 | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
MICA | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
MICA | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 22% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Centenary University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,453 students)
MICA vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Centenary University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 45.1% more expensive to attend than Centenary University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at MICA than Centenary University ($53,160.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than MICA ($22,838 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 58.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,552 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 0.1% larger than aid received Centenary University ($28,435 vs. $28,415)
MICA vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 211 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Centenary 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 Centenary University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Centenary University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $9,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,300)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/