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Overview |
MICA | Kings College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $15,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $25,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $31,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 3,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 2,988 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MICA | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 21% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Kings College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Kings College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at MICA than King's College ($53,160.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than MICA ($25,608 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's College are 32.1% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($15,086 vs. $19,924)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 11.4% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($31,686 vs. $28,435)
MICA vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or MICA .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Kings 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 Kings College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than King's College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $13,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $40,300)
- King's College and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- King's College and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Kings College 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/