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Overview |
MICA | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $31,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $31,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $10,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $26,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $19,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 2,154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 1,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 65.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
MICA | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 44% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Montreat College | ||
| 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 Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 932 students)
MICA vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Montreat College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 69% more expensive to attend than Montreat College for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at MICA than Montreat College ($53,160.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montreat College than MICA ($26,294 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 85.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($10,730 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Montreat College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 45.6% larger than aid received Montreat College ($28,435 vs. $19,528)
MICA vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 180 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Montreat College (65.6%)
MICA vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Montreat College? 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 Montreat College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Montreat College (71% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $40,300)
- Montreat College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Montreat College 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 Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/