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Overview |
MICA | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Cobleskill, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | cobleskill.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $8,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
MICA | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 3,147 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 2,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
MICA | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,359 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $179 |
Diversity |
MICA | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MICA | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than SUNY Cobleskill based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,792 students)
MICA vs. SUNY Cobleskill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or SUNY Cobleskill?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 651.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cobleskill for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.1% higher at MICA than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($53,160.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill than MICA ($18,122 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill are 22.6% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($16,250 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 228% larger than aid received SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($28,435 vs. $8,668)
MICA vs. SUNY Cobleskill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or SUNY Cobleskill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cobleskill or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 258 points higher than at SUNY Cobleskill (882)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (3.1)
- SUNY Cobleskill has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. SUNY Cobleskill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or SUNY Cobleskill? 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 SUNY Cobleskill and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (71% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $2,400 more per year than SUNY Cobleskill graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students graduate with a $9,641 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($17,359 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cobleskill graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cobleskill students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/