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Overview |
MICA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
MICA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
MICA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,196 students)
MICA vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Penn State Brandywine?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 254.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at MICA than Penn State Brandywine ($51,870.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than MICA ($21,600 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 9.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,930 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 167.3% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($25,767 vs. $9,638)
MICA vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 171 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Penn State Brandywine (71% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $15,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,300)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/