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Overview |
MICA | SU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MICA | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
MICA | SU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MICA | SU | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,483 students)
MICA vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or SU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 7.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at MICA than Southwestern University ($51,870.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern University than MICA ($31,014 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 24.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,300 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($30,609 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 28 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than SU (44.8%)
MICA vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or SU? 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 SU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $17,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $40,300)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU 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/