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Overview |
MICA | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $37,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $37,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $14,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $26,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 1,111 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 1,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1048/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
MICA | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| 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
- Gwynedd Mercy College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at MICA than Gwynedd Mercy College ($53,160.00 vs. $37,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than MICA ($26,733 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 40.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,142 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Gwynedd Mercy College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 9.4% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($28,435 vs. $25,995)
MICA vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 216 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Gwynedd Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $16,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $40,300)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/