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Overview |
MICA | York | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | York | ||
| 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 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
MICA | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MICA | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
MICA | York | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | York | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MICA | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or York?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 667.1% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.3% higher at MICA than CUNY York College ($53,160.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than MICA ($5,631 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 York College ($19,924 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than CUNY York College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 260.1% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($28,435 vs. $7,896)
MICA vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 255 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at York (3.15)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than York (59.4%)
MICA vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or York? 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 York and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than CUNY York College (71% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $2,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,300)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/