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Overview |
MICA | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MICA | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MICA | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MICA | PennWest Clarion | ||
| 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
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or PennWest Clarion?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 572.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($51,870.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 348.2% higher at MICA than PennWest Clarion ($51,870.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 18.3% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($12,930 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than PennWest Clarion (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($25,767 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 206 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MICA (3.47)
MICA vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and MICA.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than PennWest Clarion (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Maryland Institute College of Art earn on average $1,100 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion 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/