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Overview |
MICA | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MICA | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Simmons University | ||
| 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
- Simmons University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (5,710 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Simmons University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Simmons University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at MICA than Simmons University ($51,870.00 vs. $43,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons University than MICA ($24,423 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 7.1% lower than costs at Simmons University ($15,290 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 42.1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($36,606 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Simmons University (1163) is 23 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Simmons University 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 Simmons University (76.5%)
MICA vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Simmons 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 Simmons University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Simmons University (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Simmons University earn on average $12,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $40,300)
- Simmons University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simmons University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/