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Overview |
MICA | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 4,555 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $17,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $8,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
MICA | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 6,273 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 5,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
MICA | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (4,555 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Westfield State University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 5,380.4% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 654% higher at MICA than Westfield State University ($53,160.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than MICA ($17,723 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 47.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,510 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Westfield State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 238.3% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($28,435 vs. $8,406)
MICA vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 139 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Westfield State University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,300)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/