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Overview |
MICA | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
MICA | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
MICA | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MICA | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 23% | ||
Campus |
MICA | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (1,976 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or SUNY-ESF?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 633.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.1% higher at MICA than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($51,870.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than MICA ($20,928 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 13.1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($15,290 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 195.7% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($25,767 vs. $8,713)
MICA vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or MICA .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 75 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
MICA vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $5,900 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $40,300)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/