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Overview |
MICA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MICA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
MICA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MICA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,003 students)
MICA vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Pitt-Bradford?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 289.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.2% higher at MICA than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($53,160.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than MICA ($17,015 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 83.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($10,848 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 95.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($28,435 vs. $14,576)
MICA vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 162 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $17,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,300)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/