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Overview |
MICA | Kenyon | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Gambier, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #57 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | kenyon.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Kenyon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $66,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $66,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $43,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $37,226 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
MICA | Kenyon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 8,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 34.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1350/1515 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Kenyon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Kenyon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
MICA | Kenyon | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | Kenyon | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 67% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Kenyon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Kenyon based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,885 students)
MICA vs. Kenyon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Kenyon?
- Kenyon College is 27.7% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($66,240.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Kenyon than Maryland Institute College of Art ($66,240.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kenyon College than MICA ($43,044 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kenyon College are 12.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,610 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Kenyon College (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kenyon College students is 44.5% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($37,226 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Kenyon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Kenyon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kenyon or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Kenyon College (1335) is 195 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Kenyon students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Kenyon (34.3%)
MICA vs. Kenyon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Kenyon? 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 Kenyon and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Kenyon is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Kenyon College earn on average $12,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,300)
- Kenyon College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Kenyon graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Kenyon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/