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Overview |
MICA | NC State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
MICA | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
MICA | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 14% | ||
Campus |
MICA | NC State | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or NC State?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 693.7% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at MICA than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($51,870.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than MICA ($14,852 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 19.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,748 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 180.7% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($25,767 vs. $9,181)
MICA vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or MICA .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 124 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than NC State (47.2%)
MICA vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or NC State? 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 NC State and MICA.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $16,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $40,300)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/