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Overview |
MICA | Chatham | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
MICA | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Chatham | ||
| 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
- Chatham University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Chatham?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at MICA than Chatham University ($51,870.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than MICA ($28,322 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 20.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,719 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($27,330 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or MICA .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Chatham (66.3%)
MICA vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Chatham? 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 Chatham and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Chatham University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $3,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/