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Overview |
MICA | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
MICA | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
MICA | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 71% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Lehigh than Maryland Institute College of Art ($58,970.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than MICA ($30,453 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 3.9% lower than costs at Lehigh University ($15,290 vs. $15,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Lehigh University (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 71.2% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($44,116 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 198 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Lehigh (37%)
MICA vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $48,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $40,300)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,744 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($24,256 vs. $27,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/