Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Pratt Institute RISD Cabrini College VCU Temple Messiah College Arcadia Cairn WCU YCP SCAD Immaculata University| Maryland Institute College of Art | Eastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MICA | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 6,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #851 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | eastern.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MICA | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $36,760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $36,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $13,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $21,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $31,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
MICA | Eastern University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 2,852 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 2,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
MICA | Eastern University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MICA | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
MICA | Eastern University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | Eastern University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 26% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Eastern University | ||
| 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
- Eastern University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Eastern University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at MICA than Eastern University ($53,160.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than MICA ($21,900 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 51.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,168 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Eastern University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($31,308 vs. $28,435)
MICA vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 114 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Eastern 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 Eastern University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Eastern University (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $5,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,300)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/