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Overview |
MICA | Colgate | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 41% |
Admission |
MICA | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $166 |
Diversity |
MICA | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 71% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Colgate than Maryland Institute College of Art ($63,904.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than MICA ($27,074 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 5.3% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,290 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 112.1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($54,647 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 234 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Colgate (12.4%)
MICA vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Colgate? 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 Colgate and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (92% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $35,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $40,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/