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Overview |
MICA | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MICA | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
MICA | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 84% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 17.8% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Oberlin than Maryland Institute College of Art ($61,106.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryland Institute College of Art than Oberlin ($43,545 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 20.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,290 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 36% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($35,040 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 217 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
MICA vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (88% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Oberlin College earn on average $3,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $40,300)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/