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Overview |
UMBC | MICA | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 |
UMBC | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UMBC | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,952 students)
UMBC vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 472.8% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at MICA than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($51,870.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than MICA ($17,692 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 14.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,378 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 189.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($25,767 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 69 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at MICA (3.47)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MICA (79.6%)
UMBC vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $19,200 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $40,300)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/