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Overview |
MICA | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $44,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $44,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $13,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $23,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $33,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 1,152 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 1,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
MICA | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 32% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,248 students)
MICA vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Cedar Crest College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $44,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at MICA than Cedar Crest College ($53,160.00 vs. $44,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than MICA ($23,036 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 53.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,001 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($33,234 vs. $28,435)
MICA vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 172 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Cedar Crest College (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $7,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,300)
- Maryland Institute College of Art students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- MICA graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/