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Overview |
MICA | MMC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
MICA | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 70% | ||
Campus |
MICA | MMC | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,608 students)
MICA vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or MMC?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 40.5% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at MICA than Marymount Manhattan College ($51,870.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount Manhattan College than MICA ($39,442 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 28.9% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($15,290 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 14.9% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($25,767 vs. $22,418)
MICA vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 102 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at MMC (3.45)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than MMC (72.1%)
MICA vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or MMC? 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 MMC and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $4,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,300)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/