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Overview |
MICA | Marist College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MICA | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MICA | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 55% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Marist 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
- Marist College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Marist College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at MICA than Marist College ($51,870.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than MICA ($39,364 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 12.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,290 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 12.5% larger than aid received Marist College ($25,767 vs. $22,904)
MICA vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or MICA .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Marist College (62.8%)
MICA vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Marist 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 Marist College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $18,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $40,300)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/