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Overview |
MICA | Pitt | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
MICA | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 79% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MICA | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 40% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Pitt?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 162.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at MICA than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($51,870.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than MICA ($24,286 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 23.7% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,360 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 136% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($25,767 vs. $10,919)
MICA vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or MICA .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 132 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Pitt (49.1%)
MICA vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Pitt? 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 and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (79% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $17,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,300)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt 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/