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Overview |
MICA | LHU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MICA | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MICA | LHU | ||
| 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or LHU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 589% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.5% higher at MICA than Lock Haven University ($53,160.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 92.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($10,350 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Lock Haven University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($28,435 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 192 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at LHU (3.41)
MICA vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or LHU? 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 LHU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Lock Haven University (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $1,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,300)
- Lock Haven University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lock Haven University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LHU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/