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Overview |
UNH | MICA | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #335 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $51,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $43,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $25,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 3,139 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 2,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
Academics |
UNH | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UNH | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UNH | 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 New Haven is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 1,952 students)
UNH vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 21.7% more expensive to attend than UNH for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at MICA than University of New Haven ($51,870.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Haven than MICA ($33,135 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 21.7% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($15,290 vs. $18,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as Maryland Institute College of Art (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 6.9% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($27,556 vs. $25,767)
UNH vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or UNH .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 74 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have at the same average high school GPA (3.47) as students at MICA (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than MICA (79.6%)
UNH vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of New Haven (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $12,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $40,300)
- Maryland Institute College of Art and UNH graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland Institute College of Art and UNH 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 UNH students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/