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Overview |
MICA | Kean | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 13,352 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $11,135 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $18,785 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $16,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $11,593 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $12,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MICA | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 12,142 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1020/1198 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
MICA | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MICA | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MICA | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 4% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Kean | ||
| 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
- Kean University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Kean?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 377.4% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183% higher at MICA than Kean University ($53,160.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than MICA ($11,593 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 20.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($16,592 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Kean University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 119% larger than aid received Kean University ($28,435 vs. $12,982)
MICA vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 212 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Kean (3.2)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than Kean (76.9%)
MICA vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Kean? 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 Kean and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Kean University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kean University earn on average $6,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $40,300)
- Kean University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kean graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/