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Overview |
MICA | NYU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
MICA | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
MICA | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MICA | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 52% | ||
Campus |
MICA | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or NYU?
- New York University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($55,384.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at NYU than Maryland Institute College of Art ($55,384.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than MICA ($29,499 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 32.6% lower than costs at New York University ($15,290 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than New York University (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 82.8% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($47,096 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 220 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than NYU (12.5%)
MICA vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or NYU? 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 NYU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (86% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $35,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $40,300)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More NYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/