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Overview |
MICA | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MICA | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MICA | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MICA | DeSales 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
- DeSales University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or DeSales University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 26.2% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at MICA than DeSales University ($51,870.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than MICA ($29,104 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 13.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,500 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 8% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($27,824 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 86 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
MICA vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or DeSales 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 DeSales University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than DeSales University (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $10,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $40,300)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/