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Overview |
MICA | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
MICA | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
MICA | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Walsh College | ||
| 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
- Walsh University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Walsh College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 65.1% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at MICA than Walsh University ($51,870.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than MICA ($20,032 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 30.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,700 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($26,172 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or MICA .
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
MICA vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Walsh University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $5,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $40,300)
- Maryland Institute College of Art students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- MICA graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/