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Overview |
MICA | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MICA | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MICA | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MICA | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 38% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 5% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Susquahanna than Maryland Institute College of Art ($54,440.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than MICA ($28,605 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 2.2% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($14,960 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 58.8% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($40,914 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or MICA .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
MICA vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $16,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $40,300)
- Susquehanna University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/