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Overview |
MICA | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
MICA | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
MICA | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 4% | ||
Campus |
MICA | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 633.7% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.2% higher at MICA than SUNY at Albany ($51,870.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than MICA ($17,714 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 2% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($15,290 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 124.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($25,767 vs. $11,485)
MICA vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 49 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
MICA vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than SUNY at Albany (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $15,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $40,300)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/