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Overview |
MICA | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #1046 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MICA | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MICA | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 51% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Castleton State College | ||
| 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
- Castleton State College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Castleton State College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 349.3% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at MICA than Castleton State College ($53,160.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 60.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,404 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Castleton State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is ?% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($28,435 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 181 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
MICA vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Castleton State College (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $2,700 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/