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Overview |
MICA | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MICA | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
MICA | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Ohio University?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 288.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.7% higher at MICA than Ohio University Main Campus ($51,870.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than MICA ($20,207 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 23.9% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,336 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 173.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($25,767 vs. $9,416)
MICA vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 32 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MICA (3.47)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $4,200 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,300)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/