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Overview |
USJ | MICA | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,939 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #325 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,608 | $53,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,608 | $53,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $19,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,558 | $43,066 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,098 | $28,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,778 | 3,127 | ||
| Admitted | 1,416 | 2,417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1250 | 915/1220 | ||
| 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 |
USJ | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
USJ | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 51% | ||
Campus |
USJ | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (1,939 students vs. 1,861 students)
USJ vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 16.6% more expensive to attend than USJ for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $45,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at MICA than University of Saint Joseph ($53,160.00 vs. $45,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than MICA ($27,558 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 46.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,590 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of Saint Joseph (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 2.3% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($29,098 vs. $28,435)
USJ vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 208 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than MICA (77.3%)
USJ vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of Saint Joseph (71% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $10,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $40,300)
- Maryland Institute College of Art and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland Institute College of Art and USJ graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/