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Pratt Institute RISD VCU SCAD Hollins College The New School Drexel School of the Art Institute of Chicago Laguna College of Art and Design Syracuse RIT Simmons University| Maryland Institute College of Art | High Point University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | HPU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
MICA | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
MICA | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 75% | ||
Campus |
MICA | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or HPU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 41.6% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at MICA than High Point University ($51,870.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at High Point University than MICA ($40,221 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 8.1% lower than costs at High Point University ($15,290 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 36.1% larger than aid received High Point University ($25,767 vs. $18,930)
MICA vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 27 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at HPU (3.4)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than HPU (78.9%)
MICA vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or HPU? 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 HPU and MICA.
- Graduates from High Point University earn on average $1,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,300)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/