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Pratt Institute RISD VCU SCAD Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago Laguna College of Art and Design Syracuse RIT Simmons University| Maryland Institute College of Art | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | USMMA | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 11% |
Admission |
MICA | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
MICA | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 85% | ||
Campus |
MICA | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 943 students)
MICA vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or USMMA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at MICA than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($51,870.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than MICA ($4,891 vs. $43,545)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 474% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($25,767 vs. $4,489)
MICA vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or MICA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 80 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than USMMA (27.3%)
MICA vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or USMMA? 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 USMMA and MICA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $52,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $40,300)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/