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Overview |
MICA | Olin College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $152 |
Diversity |
MICA | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
MICA | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 79% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 386 students)
MICA vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Olin College?
- Olin College of Engineering is 10.4% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($57,280.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Olin College than Maryland Institute College of Art ($57,280.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olin College of Engineering than MICA ($38,502 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 21.2% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($15,290 vs. $18,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Olin College of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 57.3% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($40,522 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 366 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Olin College (19.1%)
MICA vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Olin College? 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 Olin College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (96% vs. 71%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $12,290 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($14,710 vs. $27,000)
- Olin College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($152 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/