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Pratt Institute RISD Mason VCU Mount Saint Mary College SU Mary Washington College SCAD Old Dominion JMU MBC Pace University-New York| Maryland Institute College of Art | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 3,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $16,188 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $28,147 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $28,003 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 3,598 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 2,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Marymount University | ||
| 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
- Marymount University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,667 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Marymount University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 42.1% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at MICA than Marymount University ($53,160.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than MICA ($28,147 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marymount University are 23.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($16,188 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Marymount University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 1.5% larger than aid received Marymount University ($28,435 vs. $28,003)
MICA vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 141 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Marymount 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 Marymount University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Marymount University (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $15,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $40,300)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/