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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Pratt Institute RISD Brandeis University Barnard BU Oberlin Skidmore College Vassar Trinity College| Maryland Institute College of Art | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | MHC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
MICA | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
MICA | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 60% | ||
Campus |
MICA | MHC | ||
| 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
- Mount Holyoke College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,392 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 12.4% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at MHC than Maryland Institute College of Art ($58,280.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than MICA ($35,765 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 12.4% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($15,290 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 52.5% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($39,304 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or MICA .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than MHC (39.8%)
MICA vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or MHC? 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 MHC and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (85% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $9,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $40,300)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $5,794 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,206 vs. $27,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/