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Overview |
MICA | Skidmore College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #51 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | skidmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Skidmore College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $61,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $61,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $33,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $45,748 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
MICA | Skidmore College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 13,183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 3,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 25.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Skidmore College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Skidmore College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
MICA | Skidmore College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | Skidmore College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 61% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Skidmore College | ||
| 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
- Skidmore College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Skidmore College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Skidmore College?
- Skidmore College is 17.9% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($61,132.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Skidmore College than Maryland Institute College of Art ($61,132.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skidmore College than MICA ($33,389 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 8.8% lower than costs at Skidmore College ($15,290 vs. $16,632)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Skidmore College (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Skidmore College students is 77.5% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($45,748 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Skidmore College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Skidmore College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skidmore College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Skidmore College (1239) is 99 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Skidmore College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Skidmore College (25.5%)
MICA vs. Skidmore College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Skidmore College? 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 Skidmore College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Skidmore College is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (84% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Skidmore College earn on average $14,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $40,300)
- Skidmore College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Skidmore College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Skidmore College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/