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Overview |
MICA | Elms College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MICA | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 24% |
Students |
MICA | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Elms College | ||
| 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,275 students)
MICA vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Elms College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at MICA than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($51,870.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than MICA ($23,498 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 3.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,830 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 5.2% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($27,109 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 164 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Elms College? 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 Elms College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $6,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $40,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/