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Pratt Institute RISD Binghamton University BU Mason Penn State Harrisburg NYU VCU WPI Baruch Bentley Hunter| Maryland Institute College of Art | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MICA | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
MICA | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 17% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 718 students)
MICA vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Penn State York?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 254.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at MICA than Penn State York ($51,870.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than MICA ($18,910 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 17.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,984 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Penn State York (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 205.3% larger than aid received Penn State York ($25,767 vs. $8,440)
MICA vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 90 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than MICA (79.6%)
MICA vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Penn State York? 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 York and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Penn State York (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $15,000 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,300)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/