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Overview |
MICA | Methodist | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #709 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $38,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $38,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $25,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $27,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 2,738 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 2,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1110/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
MICA | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
MICA | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 29% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Methodist | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,768 students)
MICA vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Methodist?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Methodist for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $38,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at MICA than Methodist University ($53,160.00 vs. $38,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Methodist University than MICA ($25,786 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 46.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,586 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Methodist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 2.3% larger than aid received Methodist University ($28,435 vs. $27,792)
MICA vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 185 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Methodist (75.2%)
MICA vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Methodist? 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 Methodist and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Methodist University (71% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $3,400 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,300)
- Methodist University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Methodist University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/