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Overview |
MICA | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
MICA | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Arcadia?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at MICA than Arcadia University ($51,870.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than MICA ($29,692 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 11.4% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,720 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 20.1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($30,934 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 36 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
MICA vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Arcadia University (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $6,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,300)
- Arcadia University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and MICA 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 Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/