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Overview |
UD | MICA | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UD | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 1,952 students)
UD vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 288% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at MICA than University of Delaware ($51,870.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than MICA ($18,044 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 7.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,234 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of Delaware (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 108.2% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($25,767 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 58 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (78% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $21,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $40,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/