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Overview |
MICA | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MICA | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
MICA | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 833 students)
MICA vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Houghton College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 226.2% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.2% higher at MICA than Houghton College ($51,870.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than MICA ($21,550 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 47.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($10,336 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 200.1% larger than aid received Houghton College ($25,767 vs. $8,587)
MICA vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 30 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Houghton College (77%)
MICA vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Houghton College? 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 Houghton College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Houghton College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $4,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/