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Overview |
MICA | Princeton | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
MICA | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $77 |
Diversity |
MICA | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 69% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Princeton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Princeton?
- Princeton University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($57,410.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Princeton than Maryland Institute College of Art ($57,410.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than MICA ($18,698 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 21.8% lower than costs at Princeton University ($15,290 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Princeton University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 132% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($59,792 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 350 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Princeton (5.7%)
MICA vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Princeton? 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 Princeton and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (96% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $73,600 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $40,300)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($7,500 vs. $27,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $202 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($77 vs. $279)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/