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Overview |
MICA | FDU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MICA | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
MICA | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 18% | ||
Campus |
MICA | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or FDU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 55.9% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at MICA than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($51,870.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than MICA ($21,408 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 1.9% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($15,290 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 10.4% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($28,436 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 106 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or FDU? 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 FDU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $12,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,300)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU 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 FDU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/