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Overview |
MICA | Denison | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MICA | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 65% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Denison?
- Denison University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Denison than Maryland Institute College of Art ($60,000.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than MICA ($38,267 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 6.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,400 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 41.6% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($36,497 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or MICA .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Denison (22%)
MICA vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Denison? 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 Denison and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $15,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,300)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/