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Overview |
MICA | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New Paltz, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 6,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | newpaltz.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $19,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $7,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MICA | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 13,228 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 7,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 58.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
MICA | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MICA | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (6,964 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or State University of New York at New Paltz?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 633.7% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.5% higher at MICA than State University of New York at New Paltz ($51,870.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than MICA ($19,592 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at State University of New York at New Paltz are 1.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($15,024 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than State University of New York at New Paltz (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 232.5% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($25,767 vs. $7,749)
MICA vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or State University of New York at New Paltz? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between State University of New York at New Paltz or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 16 points higher than at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124)
- Accepted freshman State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
MICA vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or State University of New York at New Paltz? 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 State University of New York at New Paltz and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than State University of New York at New Paltz (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz earn on average $7,100 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,300)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/