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Overview |
MICA | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MICA | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MICA | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 25% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Manhattan 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Manhattan College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at MICA than Manhattan College ($51,870.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than MICA ($29,535 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 20.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,290 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 23.7% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($31,882 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 43 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $26,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $40,300)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/