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Overview |
MICA | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 5,611 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $12,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $14,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $7,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
MICA | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 4,745 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1008/1280 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
MICA | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Worcester 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Worcester State University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 5,380.4% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 654% higher at MICA than Worcester State University ($53,160.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than MICA ($14,307 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 53.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,999 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Worcester State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 287.8% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($28,435 vs. $7,332)
MICA vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 120 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Worcester 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 Worcester State University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Worcester State University (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,300)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/