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Overview |
MICA | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,952 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #335 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mica.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
MICA | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,870 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,870 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,545 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,767 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MICA | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,139 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,498 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 967/1362 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MICA | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MICA | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MICA | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MICA | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 31% | ||
Campus |
MICA | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than MICA based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,952 students)
MICA vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MICA or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 6% more expensive to attend than MICA for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Clarkson than Maryland Institute College of Art ($54,960.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than MICA ($32,450 vs. $43,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryland Institute College of Art are 9.5% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($15,290 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art as Clarkson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 60.2% larger than aid received Maryland Institute College of Art ($41,285 vs. $25,767)
MICA vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MICA or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or MICA .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 58 points higher than at MICA (1140)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
MICA vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MICA or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and MICA.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Maryland Institute College of Art (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $30,500 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $40,300)
- Clarkson University and MICA graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarkson University and MICA graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MICA students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/