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Overview |
MICA | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 44% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Western New England University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at MICA than Western New England University ($51,870.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than MICA ($30,214 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 4.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,670 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 4% larger than aid received Western New England University ($25,767 vs. $24,781)
MICA vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 60 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Western New England 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 Western New England University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Western New England University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $19,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $40,300)
- Western New England University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Western New England University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University 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/