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Overview |
MICA | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
MICA | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1160/1430 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
MICA | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MICA | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 48% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Pratt Institute | ||
| 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
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 7.1% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Pratt Institute than Maryland Institute College of Art ($55,575.00 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 Pratt Institute ($43,545 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 0.8% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($15,290 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 1.9% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($25,767 vs. $25,278)
MICA vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 55 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
MICA vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Pratt Institute Main (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $8,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,300)
- Pratt Institute Main students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Pratt Institute graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/