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Overview |
MICA | Westminster | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1166/1373 | ||
| 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 | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 42% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Westminster | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,280 students)
MICA vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Westminster?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at MICA than Westminster College ($51,870.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than MICA ($27,068 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 38.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,024 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 7.8% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($27,787 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 16 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Accepted freshman Westminster students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Westminster (69.8%)
MICA vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Westminster? 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 Westminster and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Westminster College (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $13,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $40,300)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Westminster 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/