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Overview |
MICA | MSOE | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1160/1405 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MICA | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 38% | ||
Campus |
MICA | MSOE | ||
| 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
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or MSOE?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 16.3% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at MICA than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($51,870.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than MICA ($25,661 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 22.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,494 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 23.6% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($31,850 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 108 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than MSOE (63.5%)
MICA vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or MSOE? 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 MSOE and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $28,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $40,300)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/