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Overview |
MICA | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MICA | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
MICA | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MICA | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nazareth College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Nazareth College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at MICA than Nazareth College ($51,870.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nazareth College than MICA ($31,620 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 0.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($15,190 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 13.9% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($25,767 vs. $22,625)
MICA vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or MICA .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Nazareth College earn on average $4,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $40,300)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/