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Overview |
MICA | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 3,749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #507 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $14,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $14,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $8,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
MICA | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 7,839 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 6,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.6% | ||
| 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 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
MICA | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Alfred State College | ||
| 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 Technology at Alfred is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,749 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Alfred State College?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 651.9% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.7% higher at MICA than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($53,160.00 vs. $14,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than MICA ($14,877 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 40.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,180 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 217.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($28,435 vs. $8,952)
MICA vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 124 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $1,800 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,300)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/