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Overview |
MICA | NJIT | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 12,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $31,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $17,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $15,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
MICA | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 13,010 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 8,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1190/1450 | ||
| 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 | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
MICA | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MICA | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MICA | NJIT | ||
| 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
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or NJIT?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 241.3% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at MICA than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($51,870.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than MICA ($17,762 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 4.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,600 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than New Jersey Institute of Technology (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 61.5% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($25,767 vs. $15,959)
MICA vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or MICA .
- The average SAT score at New Jersey Institute of Technology (1205) is 65 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than NJIT (66%)
MICA vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or NJIT? 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 NJIT and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $26,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $40,300)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- NJIT graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/