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Overview |
MICA | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,499 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #341 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $45,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $45,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $25,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $36,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 5,422 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 3,896 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MICA | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 40% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,499 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Mount St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at MICA than Mount St Mary's University ($53,160.00 vs. $45,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than MICA ($25,298 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 35.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,750 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Mount St Mary's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($36,632 vs. $28,435)
MICA vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 127 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
MICA vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Mount St. Mary's University? 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 Mount St. Mary's University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $15,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $40,300)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Mount St. Mary's University 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/