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Overview |
MICA | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 54% |
Admission |
MICA | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1420/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $162 |
Diversity |
MICA | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MICA | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 66% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamilton College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 19.6% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Hamilton College than Maryland Institute College of Art ($62,050.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than MICA ($24,503 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 4.1% lower than costs at Hamilton College ($15,290 vs. $15,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Hamilton College (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 103.7% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($52,497 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or MICA .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
MICA vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Hamilton 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 Hamilton College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (89% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Hamilton College earn on average $38,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($79,000 vs. $40,300)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $11,240 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($15,760 vs. $27,000)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($162 vs. $279)
- More Hamilton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/