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Overview |
MICA | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
MICA | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
MICA | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
MICA | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 14% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Purchase College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 633.7% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.5% higher at MICA than SUNY at Purchase College ($51,870.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than MICA ($19,434 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 2.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,948 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 149.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($25,767 vs. $10,312)
MICA vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 58 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
MICA vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Purchase 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 Purchase College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (71% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $100 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/