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Overview |
MICA | JCU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
MICA | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MICA | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or JCU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 14% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at MICA than John Carroll University ($51,870.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than MICA ($30,496 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 15.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,200 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 18% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($30,415 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 13 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MICA (3.47)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or JCU? 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 JCU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is the same as at John Carroll University (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $17,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $40,300)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/