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Overview |
MICA | Lehman | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MICA | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 55.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 860/1220 | ||
| 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 | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $105 |
Diversity |
MICA | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Lehman?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 667.1% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.3% higher at MICA than CUNY Lehman College ($53,160.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than MICA ($4,076 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 9.4% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($19,924 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than CUNY Lehman College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 202.9% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($28,435 vs. $9,389)
MICA vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 115 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Lehman (55.4%)
MICA vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Lehman? 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 Lehman and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than CUNY Lehman College (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $5,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $40,300)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $16,800 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($10,200 vs. $27,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($105 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/