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Overview |
MICA | EMU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MICA | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
MICA | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MICA | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,334 students)
MICA vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or EMU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 27.8% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at MICA than Eastern Mennonite University ($51,870.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than MICA ($23,783 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 24.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,240 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($30,460 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 131 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MICA (3.47)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or EMU? 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 EMU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $3,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $40,300)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/