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Overview |
CCSU | MICA | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #325 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $53,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $53,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $19,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $43,066 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $28,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 3,127 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 2,417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 915/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 26, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
CCSU | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 51% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 1,861 students)
CCSU vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 697.7% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.6% higher at MICA than Central Connecticut State University ($53,160.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than MICA ($17,207 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 56.8% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,710 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 257.7% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($28,435 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 129 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Accepted freshman MICA students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or MICA? 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 MICA and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Central Connecticut State University (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,300)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/