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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Pratt Institute RISD Longwood University UVA Elon| Maryland Institute College of Art | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | CNU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
MICA | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MICA | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or CNU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 453.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.4% higher at MICA than Christopher Newport University ($51,870.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than MICA ($23,287 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 27.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,990 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 221.2% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($25,767 vs. $8,022)
MICA vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 15 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at MICA (3.47)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or CNU? 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 CNU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Christopher Newport University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $6,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,300)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/