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Overview |
MICA | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
MICA | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 82% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Franciscan | ||
| 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Franciscan?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 69.4% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at MICA than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($51,870.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than MICA ($25,310 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 62.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($9,390 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 53.6% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($25,767 vs. $16,779)
MICA vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 25 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
MICA vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $500 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/