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Overview |
MICA | Mercy | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MICA | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
MICA | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
MICA | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 7% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Mercy | ||
| 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
- Mercy College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Mercy?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 150.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.3% higher at MICA than Mercy College ($53,160.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than MICA ($16,776 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 35.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,700 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Mercy College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 82.1% larger than aid received Mercy College ($28,435 vs. $15,611)
MICA vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or MICA .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Mercy? 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 Mercy and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Mercy College (71% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $1,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,300)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/