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Overview |
MICA | Salisbury | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Salisbury, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #357 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | salisbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Salisbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $7,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $18,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $19,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $6,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
MICA | Salisbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 8,108 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 7,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1180/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Salisbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Salisbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,153 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
MICA | Salisbury | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | Salisbury | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 19% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Salisbury | ||
| 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Salisbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Salisbury?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 586.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.7% higher at MICA than Salisbury University ($51,870.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than MICA ($19,756 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 17.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,990 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 272.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($25,767 vs. $6,917)
MICA vs. Salisbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Salisbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salisbury or MICA .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Salisbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Salisbury? 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 Salisbury and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Salisbury University (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $11,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $40,300)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/