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Pratt Institute RISD Millersville University of Pennsylvania VCU IPFW ECU SCAD SUNY College at Oneonta IUPUI SUNY Cortland Hollins College The New School| Maryland Institute College of Art | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MICA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 456 students)
MICA vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Penn State New Kensington?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 284.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128% higher at MICA than Penn State New Kensington ($53,160.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than MICA ($19,294 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 48.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($13,448 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 281.7% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($28,435 vs. $7,450)
MICA vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 160 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Penn State New Kensington (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $15,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,300)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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/