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Overview |
MICA | ASU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 21,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #325 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,160 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,160 | $21,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,924 | $12,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,066 | $14,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,435 | $7,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
MICA | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,127 | 24,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,417 | 21,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1220 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MICA | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
MICA | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MICA | ASU | ||
| 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 1,861 students)
MICA vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or ASU?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 1,153.2% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.3% higher at MICA than Appalachian State University ($53,160.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than MICA ($14,712 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 62.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,258 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 270.4% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($28,435 vs. $7,677)
MICA vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 17 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at MICA (3.47)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than MICA (77.3%)
MICA vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or ASU? 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 ASU and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Appalachian State University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,300)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/