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Overview |
Quinnipiac | MICA | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 967/1362 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | MICA | ||
| 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,952 students)
Quinnipiac vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Quinnipiac for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at MICA than Quinnipiac University ($51,870.00 vs. $49,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quinnipiac University than MICA ($39,051 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 4.3% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($15,290 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Maryland Institute College of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($29,689 vs. $25,767)
Quinnipiac vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 45 points higher than at Quinnipiac (1095)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than MICA (79.6%)
Quinnipiac vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac or MICA? 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 MICA and Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $25,200 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $40,300)
- Quinnipiac University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Quinnipiac graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/