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Overview |
MICA | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
MICA | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 32% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hofstra University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Hofstra than Maryland Institute College of Art ($52,215.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than MICA ($35,036 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 12.3% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($15,290 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Hofstra University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 20.1% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($30,958 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or MICA .
- Accepted freshman Hofstra students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Hofstra (69.3%)
MICA vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Hofstra University (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Hofstra University earn on average $18,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $40,300)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/