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Overview |
MICA | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 3,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $34,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $34,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $15,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $20,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $25,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 4,845 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 4,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1050/1268 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
MICA | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MICA | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Salle University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,554 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or La Salle University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 55.1% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $34,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at MICA than La Salle University ($53,160.00 vs. $34,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than MICA ($20,119 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 27.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($15,590 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than La Salle University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 10.2% larger than aid received La Salle University ($28,435 vs. $25,808)
MICA vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 150 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or La Salle University? 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 La Salle University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than La Salle University (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $18,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $40,300)
- La Salle University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- La Salle University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/