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Overview |
MICA | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 6,296 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $14,225 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $15,820 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $8,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
MICA | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 4,353 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 3,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
MICA | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Fitchburg State | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (6,296 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Fitchburg State?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 5,380.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 654% higher at MICA than Fitchburg State University ($53,160.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than MICA ($15,820 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 40.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,225 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 226.2% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($28,435 vs. $8,717)
MICA vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 147 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Fitchburg State University (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,300)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/