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Overview |
MICA | UMass | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 32,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $16,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $37,405 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,123 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $22,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $12,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
MICA | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 45,451 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 28,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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 | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
MICA | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MICA | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MICA | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or UMass?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 220.5% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at MICA than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($51,870.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than MICA ($22,291 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 8.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,123 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 108.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($25,767 vs. $12,350)
MICA vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or MICA .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 86 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than UMass (63.5%)
MICA vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or UMass? 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 UMass and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $14,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $40,300)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/